In Reply to: Re: Example of Why Unions Are Formed posted by soflaspeed on March 30, 2007 at 11:51:25:
i am currently employed in the paper industry. things like that have occurred in the past, thats true.Ah but you see there is one line that stands out.....
"if a young guy like me worked at a faster clip, we were reprimanded...by the bosses!"
This is due to improper management. A union cannot protect anyone who does not do thier job. they can be reprimanded, and terminated...as long as an agreed upon set of procedures are followed.
"These men had it all figured out how to make 2 hours worth of work last all day."
Once again, foreman or supervisors not doing what their jobs require. It is human nature in ANY occupation for some people to do nothing, if supervision does not enforce their expectations.
Todays workforce has changed. Contracts have flexibility clauses installed to stop events like you describe. Pipeefillters,millwrights, and electricians are crosstrained in order to be more efficient.
while your example is a classic one used in describing the deficiencies of unions....heres another thought. What happens when unqualified/untrained individuals attelpt to repair a piece of equipment? there is a significant risk they will be hurt....and industrial machinery is quite unforgiving. In my career i have seen several summer students or new employees injured due to their lack of experience, or inability to understand their surroundings. Sometimes there is a division of labor for very good reasons.
Regards
Mister Pig
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