absolutely spot on Sir Wizard.
Guess what happened when I fired all my union employees ?
My productivity went up 45%. Pay raises were then by merit only. I had the freedom to say goodbye to screw offs and people whose abilities were just not right for the operations we were performing. That happens. I gave them 2 weeks severance and helped find them another job.
I don't have much good to say about unions in general and particularly about the UAW. Best day of my life was telling the head of their union that the plant was closing and you all are fired..
I moved the plant three counties away and closer to me.
Productivity increased 50% right away with inexperienced people, mostly small farm wives.
I have never been able to find anything good to say about a union or their work ethics.