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Rochester New York was once an industrial powerhouse. THe large companies of thetime had an organization made up of executives from all the major industrial employers. If an individual were foolish enough to seek employment with another company while working for one of the other mambers, he or she was ostracised and no member of the organization would hire him or her. It was called "The Industrial Management Council".

The history of the union movement shows that unions were necessary because of the power of corporations. Those here who rally against the union movement are totally ignorant of the conditions under which the union movement arose. Go back to the late 19th century and start with Samuel Gompers and go from there. Yes, there may be abuses, but even those are not simply the result of union demands, but include the willingness of management to cede certain items over the years. Management, in many cases has not done its job and unions have taken advantage of the situation as any group will do.

I am continually amazed at the conclusions some people arrive at without a scintilla of factual information.

"Lord, let me not criticize my brother until I have walked a mile in his moccosins". (old Indian proverb)