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SC Applicants Flood Boeing Website
This will be a huge election issue in the Right to Work States. The recent pronouncement by Boeing that the new 737 line may not be in Renton will fuel the fire. (www.postandcourier.com) Altro...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
Well said Brian. Your last line and the attitude that some people still have of folks in the South is intriguing. Most folks that move down here wonder why they waited so long.lol
@Boyd: you actually make some sense here and I appreciate your perspective. However, you are dead wrong about the culture of RTW states. I know what it's like because I have lived and worked here my entire life. Believe me, I have hired and fired a large number of people over the years and not once have I fired someone for "no reason". And believe me there IS PLENTY of recourse (sp) in this state if you believe you are wrongly terminated. But it is up to YOU to make your case, not some union thug who would try to intimidate and threaten an entire company. The reaction in Charleston over the opening of the Boeing site is no different than it was here where I live when BMW came to town, (who BTW just opened a 2nd assembly line at about a $400 mil investment).
Finally, some of you may be shocked to learn that many of those 3000+ applicants for those jobs in SC CAN ACTUALLY read, write (better than some people who post here), and know their multiplication tables.
Finally, some of you may be shocked to learn that many of those 3000+ applicants for those jobs in SC CAN ACTUALLY read, write (better than some people who post here), and know their multiplication tables.
Living in one, I might add that there is nothing to prevent a union from organizing, except the people themselves. Most folks in the South don't want anyone talking for them or controlling their destiny. That is just plain common sense and something that seems to be unknown North of the Mason Dixon. Even some folks up there are starting to listen a little. There may be some hope in all this mess yet.If Boeing comes in and treats their people halfway decent, then the unions won't have the chance of a snowball in the South Georgia summertime of organizing them. If they don't, they will. Just sayin'
Contrary to what Obama and his thugs want, Unions are not the answer . Non-union companies in Right to Work states are our only hopes to become competitive. Most unionized industries are either bankrupt or have been bailed out by the Government. Only 7% of private workers are union members, but 44% of Gov't workers are. Any wonder why the Gov't is broke?
BTW, Matt -It was idiots who elected Obama. For the sake of the US we used to know , let's hope Obama is gone before he completely destroys this country. He passed Obamacare, Cap and Trade, and many other anti-business intiatives, and he can't figure out why companies don't want to hire anyone. Only 8% of his staff and appointees have ever worked in the private sector. He's never run a city, couty, state, or company. He's never run anything but his mouth.He is totally unqualified to be President, and he is proving that.
Does anyone remember that the economy was good until the Dems took control of congress in '06? When Harry, Nancy and and Barney Frank determined that anyone should have the right to own a home, whether or not they could pay for it, the housing bubble was created. That along with $4.00 gasoline killed the economy. Has anyone noticed that oil and gas prices sky-rocketed again , and the economy is again going in the tank ( no pun intended)?
Congrats to S C. If it wasn't a RTW state there would not be a new Boeing plant there with the multi-million dollar payroll
BTW, Matt -It was idiots who elected Obama. For the sake of the US we used to know , let's hope Obama is gone before he completely destroys this country. He passed Obamacare, Cap and Trade, and many other anti-business intiatives, and he can't figure out why companies don't want to hire anyone. Only 8% of his staff and appointees have ever worked in the private sector. He's never run a city, couty, state, or company. He's never run anything but his mouth.He is totally unqualified to be President, and he is proving that.
Does anyone remember that the economy was good until the Dems took control of congress in '06? When Harry, Nancy and and Barney Frank determined that anyone should have the right to own a home, whether or not they could pay for it, the housing bubble was created. That along with $4.00 gasoline killed the economy. Has anyone noticed that oil and gas prices sky-rocketed again , and the economy is again going in the tank ( no pun intended)?
Congrats to S C. If it wasn't a RTW state there would not be a new Boeing plant there with the multi-million dollar payroll
I want Obama to be re-elected. I don't wanna see another Bush guy taking over the US and NO I do not mean Obama as George W. Bush.
I'm gonna laugh my ars off when Obama gets re-elected. Idiots.