Would you consider joining a onion?

[theophilus]

Do you think onions are good for the average worker?

[TangoCharlie]

1. Heck yes ...

A couple of onions for lunch will keep the boss from getting in your face. Great for workers.

If you're asking about unions, the answer gets more complicated ...


Regards.

[LSK]

2. i dont know...

I hear they make you cry and give you bad breath.

Tough call.

[skygazer]

3. I think onions have many fine qualities

They have layers. Like ogres.....

[BarenakedLady]

5. Hahaha

:rofl: :thumbsup:

[TangoCharlie]

4. Unions, on the other hand ...

After a few smart-ass answers (one of which is mine), maybe the question just mis-spelled "union".

At times, I've been in the Teamsters, and the United Auto Workers, and a municipal teachers union.

It was never a matter of "would you join a union", more of "if you want this job, you gotta join this union". The dues were just another tax, and generally not very heavy. On balance, I think unions have done a lot for workers' salaries and rights. And by "osmosis" have done a lot for white-collar salaries and rights. The union bosses can be a pain sometimes (and with the Teamsters, can be downright scary).

A worker by himself has no leverage to bargain for raises, work conditions, etc. Only an organized workforce can influence the business owners.

Regards.