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<blockquote data-quote="AssistantSanta" data-source="post: 919997" data-attributes="member: 38503"><p>Here's the analogy in my own interpratation</p><p>Union provides an escalator moving at a steady pace. The height is purely predictable. It's simply calculated by speed x time. </p><p></p><p> In non RTW states like here, everyone must pay the fare. In RTW states noone is compelled to pay the fare. </p><p>Either way, membership is required in order to have a say in how the escalator is operated. </p><p></p><p>So the membership may cry "free loader" to those who ride the escalator without paying the fare. That's understandable, however it's not without a catch. As long as you stand around, you'll eventually get to the top. All you got to do is do the time.</p><p></p><p>Here's the catch though, you're anchored down to the step you stepped on regardless of your membership. So, there's absolutely no option to prove yourself to WALK up the steps on your own, yet you're continuously being strapped on one step of the escalator is better than stairs that you have to climb up on your own, but not tied down to anything. </p><p></p><p>So, obviously there's going to be a conflict of interest between those who got to the top through wait list vs those just starting out. Though it isn't the age that matters, you can be no less than 38 with 20 yrs of service, therefore high seniority guys will inevitably be older. </p><p></p><p>Those who already made it to the top level will hang onto this system dearly and I can't blame them for it. Whats keeping them where they are though, is artificial scaffolding. It's not the market demand that is keeping them where they are. </p><p></p><p>Unions in the beginning helped form OSHA, help structure reasonable work hours but personally, I think they're getting too strong armed. I give them credit for what they have done in the past. It's just that I think they're pushing it too far now. </p><p></p><p>~~the assistant to Santa</p><p></p><p>So, that's how I see it. If you have dissenting POV that you'd like to share, you should articulate and present it. Hurling personal insults at me isn't going to convey your thoughts. You'd basically be saying "I don't like your way, so you are a prick and you suck, because it just does and I can't explain it" in even lesser words, yet more rudely.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AssistantSanta, post: 919997, member: 38503"] Here's the analogy in my own interpratation Union provides an escalator moving at a steady pace. The height is purely predictable. It's simply calculated by speed x time. In non RTW states like here, everyone must pay the fare. In RTW states noone is compelled to pay the fare. Either way, membership is required in order to have a say in how the escalator is operated. So the membership may cry "free loader" to those who ride the escalator without paying the fare. That's understandable, however it's not without a catch. As long as you stand around, you'll eventually get to the top. All you got to do is do the time. Here's the catch though, you're anchored down to the step you stepped on regardless of your membership. So, there's absolutely no option to prove yourself to WALK up the steps on your own, yet you're continuously being strapped on one step of the escalator is better than stairs that you have to climb up on your own, but not tied down to anything. So, obviously there's going to be a conflict of interest between those who got to the top through wait list vs those just starting out. Though it isn't the age that matters, you can be no less than 38 with 20 yrs of service, therefore high seniority guys will inevitably be older. Those who already made it to the top level will hang onto this system dearly and I can't blame them for it. Whats keeping them where they are though, is artificial scaffolding. It's not the market demand that is keeping them where they are. Unions in the beginning helped form OSHA, help structure reasonable work hours but personally, I think they're getting too strong armed. I give them credit for what they have done in the past. It's just that I think they're pushing it too far now. ~~the assistant to Santa So, that's how I see it. If you have dissenting POV that you'd like to share, you should articulate and present it. Hurling personal insults at me isn't going to convey your thoughts. You'd basically be saying "I don't like your way, so you are a prick and you suck, because it just does and I can't explain it" in even lesser words, yet more rudely. [/QUOTE]
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