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To: somemoreequalthanothers
Common denominator of plant shutdowns in my state? All union.

Actually, only 16~17% of Pennsylvania's workforce is represented by organized labor. (Source) As with most other states, membership is probably heavily skewed toward government employees and teacher's unions, at 40+%. And while Pennsylvania's steel and mineworkers had a national reputation for the strength of their unions, that was before you were born, and their influence has been long in decline. It is doubtful that Pennsylvania's manufacturing sector is hampered by union membership anymore than the 15% national average. You really should become more acquainted with the facts rather than spreading misinformation.

13 posted on 07/30/2003 5:38:57 PM PDT by Willie Green (Go Pat Go!!!)
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To: Willie Green
Um, I'm sorry, I work at many of these plants local to my region, due to the nature of my job. I see them firsthand. The unions are ALWAYS adverserial with management, and subsequently these local industries say to hell with it and fold, and move. Disagree with me, fine. Don't accuse me of not having facts, sir.
14 posted on 07/30/2003 5:50:00 PM PDT by somemoreequalthanothers
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