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Why no revolt in Massachusetts over Dems shafting Unions

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That is all we heard about in the news when a Republican governor decided to take away collective bargaining rights to save his state some money.

Why isn't what is happening on Mass on the news? Dems eating their young.

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/ ... _to_l.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
BOSTON — The Massachusetts House voted Tuesday to dramatically strengthen the power of city and town leaders to change health insurance plans for municipal employees over the objections of unions.
The 111-42 vote late Tuesday came after House leaders agreed to modify their original plan in the hopes of heading off labor opposition.
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Speaking of crickets.....

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Appaholic wrote:Speaking of crickets.....

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travelinman67 wrote:
Appaholic wrote:Speaking of crickets.....

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you see what I did there? GENIUS! :nod:
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Waiting for the teacher's unions to come out and complain about the democratic party assault on labor and the middle class...also, when can we expect the teachers to blow off work and to solidarity for their policemen and firemen comrades by protesting at the capitol?

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Pwns wrote:Waiting for the teacher's unions to come out and complain about the democratic party assault on labor and the middle class...also, when can we expect the teachers to blow off work and to solidarity for their policemen and firemen comrades by protesting at the capitol?

Any second now....
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I blame all that Kennedy seed money.... :coffee:
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SeattleGriz wrote:That is all we heard about in the news when a Republican governor decided to take away collective bargaining rights to save his state some money.

Why isn't what is happening on Mass on the news? Dems eating their young.

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/ ... _to_l.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
BOSTON — The Massachusetts House voted Tuesday to dramatically strengthen the power of city and town leaders to change health insurance plans for municipal employees over the objections of unions.
The 111-42 vote late Tuesday came after House leaders agreed to modify their original plan in the hopes of heading off labor opposition.
I can't speak for other dems - but my objection to what happened in Wisconsin was about taking away the collective bargaining rights of unions... this would appear to be apples to oranges. while i'm not thrilled with this... it's a far cry from what happened in Wisconsin. the unions will still be able to negotiate with their employer and still strike. their rights are still intact.
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there is no outrage because no one HAS TOLD them to be outraged yet. when they do.........like the zombies they are they will take to the streets.

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TwinTownBisonFan wrote:
SeattleGriz wrote:That is all we heard about in the news when a Republican governor decided to take away collective bargaining rights to save his state some money.

Why isn't what is happening on Mass on the news? Dems eating their young.

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/ ... _to_l.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I can't speak for other dems - but my objection to what happened in Wisconsin was about taking away the collective bargaining rights of unions... this would appear to be apples to oranges. while i'm not thrilled with this... it's a far cry from what happened in Wisconsin. the unions will still be able to negotiate with their employer and still strike. their rights are still intact.

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Cap'n Cat wrote:Cap'n Cat: Democrat Union Hater
But you're ok with Republican unions?
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AZGrizFan wrote:
Cap'n Cat wrote:Cap'n Cat: Democrat Union Hater
But you're ok with Republican unions?

All unions can fvck off, Z.
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Cap'n Cat wrote:
AZGrizFan wrote:
But you're ok with Republican unions?

All unions can fvck off, Z.

Atta boy. :nod: :nod:
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Cap'n Cat wrote:
AZGrizFan wrote:
But you're ok with Republican unions?

All unions can fvck off, Z.
so i can count you in on "Operation Restore Fallen Nation" ? :thumb:
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TwinTownBisonFan wrote:
SeattleGriz wrote:That is all we heard about in the news when a Republican governor decided to take away collective bargaining rights to save his state some money.

Why isn't what is happening on Mass on the news? Dems eating their young.

http://www.masslive.com/news/index.ssf/ ... _to_l.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I can't speak for other dems - but my objection to what happened in Wisconsin was about taking away the collective bargaining rights of unions... this would appear to be apples to oranges. while i'm not thrilled with this... it's a far cry from what happened in Wisconsin. the unions will still be able to negotiate with their employer and still strike. their rights are still intact.
That is exactly what I thought as well.
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AZGrizFan wrote:
Cap'n Cat wrote:

All unions can fvck off, Z.

Atta boy. :nod: :nod:

Been like that since my first experience with unions with General Mills back in '98. Worthless fvcks impeding progress, protecting fvckheads. It was in food, I can't imagine what it's like in heavy industry.

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Cap'n Cat wrote:
AZGrizFan wrote:

Atta boy. :nod: :nod:

Been like that since my first experience with unions with General Mills back in '98. Worthless fvcks impeding progress, protecting fvckheads. It was in food, I can't imagine what it's like in heavy industry.

:ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

Why don't you edumacate houndawg about this shit.
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AZGrizFan wrote:
Cap'n Cat wrote:

Been like that since my first experience with unions with General Mills back in '98. Worthless fvcks impeding progress, protecting fvckheads. It was in food, I can't imagine what it's like in heavy industry.

:ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

Why don't you edumacate houndawg about this ****.
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Houndawg skies over all you Conk fvckheads.

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Cap'n Cat wrote:
TwinTownBisonFan wrote:
I can't speak for other dems - but my objection to what happened in Wisconsin was about taking away the collective bargaining rights of unions... this would appear to be apples to oranges. while i'm not thrilled with this... it's a far cry from what happened in Wisconsin. the unions will still be able to negotiate with their employer and still strike. their rights are still intact.

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BlueHen86 wrote:
TwinTownBisonFan wrote:
I can't speak for other dems - but my objection to what happened in Wisconsin was about taking away the collective bargaining rights of unions... this would appear to be apples to oranges. while i'm not thrilled with this... it's a far cry from what happened in Wisconsin. the unions will still be able to negotiate with their employer and still strike. their rights are still intact.
That is exactly what I thought as well.
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AZGrizFan wrote:
Cap'n Cat wrote:

Been like that since my first experience with unions with General Mills back in '98. Worthless fvcks impeding progress, protecting fvckheads. It was in food, I can't imagine what it's like in heavy industry.

:ohno: :ohno: :ohno: :ohno:

Why don't you edumacate houndawg about this ****.
Houndawg has likely spent more time in factories supervising union workers than you have banker boy. :nod:


Let me clear something up for you paper pushing pale pussies: Front line supervisors, where the real work is done and the suits are seldom seen, love unions. They would never say so out loud of course, but it makes their job much easier on the floor, where the rubber meets the road and the money for bonuses-for-those-who-know-nothing is made.

Since most of you clowns who spend your time whimpering about unions have never actually worked on a factory floor, let an old line supervisor help you out: On a non-union floor the most expendable person to the guy in Cap'n Cat's chair is the line supervisor. Why? For the simple fact that the guy in Cap'n's chair has been given a list of goals and achievements which figure into his bonus. Safety and productivity, of course - but Job 1 is to maintain a union-free environment. If the troops start making union noise it is a simple matter to replace that hard-ass who has been cracking down (at the direction of the guy in Cap'n's chair) with another, kinder, gentler, supervisor. In a union shop all you have to do is keep a copy of the contract in your pocket and follow it to the letter. Boss chewing your ass because production isn't increasing fast enough? Sorry, boss, but I gotta go by the contract you negotiated. :nod:
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Cap'n Cat wrote:Houndawg skies over all you Conk fvckheads.

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