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Omaha Steve's Labor Group

Omaha Steve

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16. The union difference

Reply to FarPoint (Reply #2)

Tue Jan 21, 2025, 12:32 PM

Jan 21

What is the difference between union and non-union workers?

Wages: Union workers tend to earn higher wages than non-union workers.
Benefits: Union workers are more likely to have employer-provided health insurance and pensions.
Working conditions: Union workers are more likely to have safer working conditions.

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Costco Teamsters Overwhelmingly Vote to Authorize Strike [View all] SheltieLover Jan 20 OP

Costco gonna show what they really are now? Bluethroughu Jan 20 #1

I don't actually support this stike. FarPoint Jan 20 #2

The union difference Omaha Steve Jan 21 #16

Welcome to the presidency, convict. This strike is the first hit to your economy and higher prices. brush Jan 20 #3

I agree it's a bad decision ... Sends the message that Unions are about greed... FarPoint Jan 20 #6

FYI: I'm anot anti-union as they've historically raised wages and the standard of living for all workers... brush Jan 20 #8

I am in support of Unions.... FarPoint Jan 20 #9

Costco is hugely profitabel because of union workers. They should share in the profits. brush Jan 20 #10

Correct! Unbelievably tone-deaf wolfie001 Jan 20 #11

Well your teamster president was at the rep convention do you won't get JohnSJ Jan 20 #4

That is anti-union...PERIOD Omaha Steve Jan 21 #15

Then alert on me, because when the Teamster president bends his knee to trump, and JohnSJ Jan 21 #17

First shot across the bow of the incoming adminstration 99MainSt Jan 20 #5

Come on.... FarPoint Jan 20 #7

this union president reminds me a lot of donald trump nt msongs Jan 20 #12

Anyone know what they are asking for? MichMan Jan 20 #13

Not sure, but it sounds as if the employees want a bigger cut of the profits SheltieLover Jan 20 #14