Sometimes, I just don’t get it. Unions have been in decline, while wealth has been consolidated into the hands of a few. Seems like there’s an obvious connection.
The shipping companies that left the Port of Portland went to more expensive ports to have their cargo handled by the same union, ruled by the same union bosses. Is it possible that the port management caused the problems? What happened to two sides to every story? Why is it so wrong that longshoremen make a good living?
The right-to-work crowd (like County Councilor David Madore) has a proud history of lowering workers’ wages. The fact is, union wages dictate nonunion wages. Right to work has never improved the economy; it has made fewer wealthier.
A lot of people reject the idea of the redistribution of wealth. Curious that the consolidation of wealth doesn’t bother the same people. More people with more money equals a better economy. More folks with less or fewer with more and more, doesn’t work as well. Complicated?
People now want to get union wages and benefits without paying dues. Can you say freeloaders?
