Blog Chapter 8
I was a member of the United Steelworkers of America for
six years when I worked at Tennessee Valley Steel. The issues that they have are the same as
mine. The middle class working person, health care, wages, a good pension,
keeping American jobs here. America is going down the tubes, and we stand here
and watch. Feeling hopeless at times wondering what is going to happen to the
middle class worker. Working at Tennessee valley steel, we had good wages, good
health insurance, good working conditions and safety was the number one
concern. I haven’t seen those things
since then, and don’t know if I ever will.
The UAW, United Auto Workers Union, the union
of the big 3 automakers. I was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1955, and I have
always heard from mom and dad and my uncles that if you worked at one of the
big 3 automakers, that the union will take care of you. My Family are big union supporters. The union supports the working middle class
families. Better wages and health care, among other issues.
Depending
on what interest group it is, in my opinion some could have more power in the
political system. Freedom of speech is very important to us all. But, no one
should be able to own a politician to get what they want. That is rich people
being greedy. That’s just my opinion.
Good views on the union. You're right the working situation is getting scary in America...
ReplyDeleteI like your views and opinions esp. about the unions. I also am concerned about the econonmy and middle class workers.
ReplyDeleteYou brought to light some very good points. Unions are good as a whole for the people, but I believe that they are not what they once were.
ReplyDeleteUnions are important and the security and peace of mind that they offer brings great relief to those struggling in this economy.
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