>>It took labor hundreds of years in this country to obtain what we call workers rights and a safe workplace. Overnight, American companies found how to resolve the issues related to health, safety, benefits, child labor, and a fair wage for its labor force, by moving to other countries. Our government condones this and works hand in hand with such companies. The companies receive tax benefits as well.
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>And to cripple the american workplace. I have little sympathy for union workers, whose management hamstrings the company by their demands for unreasonable increase. they would rather see the company go bankrupt than to negotiate fairly.
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>Walmart has the right idea. If you want to unionize, fine, we'll close the store and you'll all lose your jobs. We'll go build somewhere where people want to work.
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>I heard a report on National communist radio (NPR), this weekend about the vote at one of the casinos in Atlantic City. The union lost the vote and the first thing out of the reps mouth, was that the company cheated and was involved in illegal activity. Sour Grapes because they lost.
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>Unions had their place at one time, but are completely and utterly anachronistic in today's society.

I am certainly not a union supporter, believe me. But when I see the kind of operation that Walmart runs, sometimes I feel like I should rethink my position.