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11. I agree. I am also biased on the subject of unions too. :)

Thu Jul 30, 2015, 04:05 PM

Jul 2015

I am especially resentful of the members of the public who embrace flushing union protection for trendy bullshit that is old wine in new bottles.

"It's the modern high-tech version of the daily shape up at the factory gate." <------perfect. I'm going to steal that when I talk about this with people, if you don't mind.

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The 'gig' economy? Old Union Guy Jul 2015 #10

I agree. I am also biased on the subject of unions too. :) Starry Messenger Jul 2015 #11

You're welcome ;) n/t Old Union Guy Jul 2015 #12

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