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Sun Apr-11-10 08:24 PM
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| Has the UAW ever tried to organize the auto workers in the Southern states? |
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At the Honda, Nissan and Toyota plants? I know it would be hard, but have they ever even tried?
Maybe Omaha Steve, DU's go-to guy on labor issues, would know.
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| Captain Hilts
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Sun Apr-11-10 08:25 PM
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| 1. I know the 'right to work' laws in VA were fought in the shipyards. I think the Ford truck plant in |
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South Norfolk also had some issues, but it's still a 'right to work' state.
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| safeinOhio
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Sun Apr-11-10 08:27 PM
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| 2. Yes, there have been some unsuccessful attempts. |
| Brickbat
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Sun Apr-11-10 08:31 PM
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| 3. There have been many attempts and a variety of reasons for why they have failed. |
| Skink
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Sun Apr-11-10 08:38 PM
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| 4. As far as I see the only reason Toyota is in Texas is to train its Latin american workforce, |
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Hire bilingual folks etc.
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| Libby2
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Sun Apr-11-10 08:44 PM
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| 6. I know they have tried. When I was on temporary staff I was aware of it. |
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Sun Apr-11-10 09:01 PM
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| 7. YES YES Yes, i've been meaning to post: |
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