re: I like my legs intact thank you . . . by anonymous questioner

February 11, 2009 04:37 AM

dear internet,

Recently, the company I work for, union contract expired & there are talks of a strike. I don't know whether or not to picket or to cross the picket line. What should I do?

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Cross the line! The economy sucks too much to go on strike!!! (4 votes)
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Hell no we won't go! (11 votes)
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Go ahead & cross the line! After you do I want you two meet 2 friends of mine. This is Paulie & this & Johnny "Two Times." They want to *clears throat* talk to you for a bit. (3 votes)
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Comment? (1 vote)
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comments

  • laner says:

    kinda depends on if you agree or not, really. i mean, fighting just to fight is silly... you have to believe in it...

    Feb 13, 2009 01:34 PM
  • danb says:

    I assume that you are in the US. In the UK we have to vote on a strike. I would think most members take the view that if the majority vote for a strike then you have to stand by that decision or leave the union.

    I've been on strike twice in the past 5 years and it's a pain. Partly because it generally stressful, but also because it seems silly that employers and unions can't work this stuff out without resorting to disputes.

    Feb 17, 2009 10:40 AM
  • Aenaeus says:

    It would depend, I guess, on what the demands of the union are. Is the strike talk just to show muscle to the company, is the company in financial straits, your philosophies on being a scab. I can't see, like laner, just striking because of the need for a stand with the union. And, unions have made a lot of unreasonable demands in the past that have helped push companies over the edge. But, unions also protect the employees, so, it is a fine line and a choice that I don't envy,

    Feb 18, 2009 03:42 PM
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