I Couldn't Believe This Poll Why Do You Think This Is Happening?
Heres an interesting read. I wonder why this is going on?
New Poll: 82% of Americans Don’t Want to Join a Union
Today, the Center for Union Facts (CUF) released a unique new poll which found that 82% of non-unionized American workers would not like their jobs to be unionized. The poll, which was conducted by the Opinion Research Corporation of Princeton, New Jersey, clearly demonstrates that an overwhelming number of Americans have no interest in joining a union.
Despite this, Democratic leadership in Congress continues to push the deceptively-named Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA), which would effectively force millions of Americans into unions against their will by eliminating their right to a secret ballot vote. This poll indicates that there is no national mandate for a dramatic change in the law to make it easier to unionize. It further exposes the fact that EFCA’s backers are a small group of labor elites trying to push legislation that goes against the interests of America’s workforce.
Unlike labor unions and their affiliated front groups who refuse to release any of their polls’ methodology, CUF’s poll is a straight-forward measurement of Americans interest in joining a union. In addition to gathering basic demographic information, we asked the following two questions to respondents (n = 1,142) who indicated that they were currently employed.
Are you or is someone in your immediate family in a labor union?
Yes: 20%
No: 79%
Of those that answered “no”, we asked:
Would you like your job to be unionized?
Yes: 13%
No: 82%
Margin of Error: +/- 2%
Click here to download a complete description of the poll methodology
“Union leaders can no longer hide behind unsubstantiated claims regarding non-existent support for the Employee Forced Choice Act,” said Rick Berman Executive Director of the Center for Union Facts. “It is clear that the vast majority of Americans have seen the problems associated with unionization and have no interest in paying dues to union officials.”
“Our polling methodology and data are available to the public for review. If union leadership wasn’t trying to hide the fact that an overwhelming number of Americans oppose their efforts, they would do the same.”
I Couldn't Have Said It Better Swamprat
I must agree with Swamprat. His comments are very appropriate at this time. We live in a Democracy. This is a Union Forum. It doesn't say Pro Union or Anti Union.
The comments that have been made by some members of local IBEW 499 are true and factual. We are losing our asses. I feel that as a multiple year union member and dues paying that I should not be discriminated against because of my age.
I shouldn't lose out or anyone else under some magical age either determined by both company and union alike. I have posted numerous with to no avail what is more sacred in a union shop AGE or SENIORITY?
Why can't someone like Organized Labor, SBatts, and all the others answer the simple question. If union then what should decide benefits AGE or SENIORITY?
Please don't bore me with the comments, the body did, your only as strong as your membership etc. Its a simple questions
Everything in a Union Shop is determined by Seniority. But it appears at IBEW Locals 499, 109, 125, that when it comes to the golden benefits Medical and Pension, those that are under a certain age are getting screwed.
I didn't here from my B.A. since I was under 50 I didn't have to pay union dues anymore. No I am going to have to pay more since I am getting a 1.75% raise.
It's amazing the double standard these unions are expecting today from their membership.
Organized Labor My Thoughts
FIRST OFF MY CONSCIOUS WOULDN'T ALLOW ME TO SELL SO MANY UNION PEOPLE DOWN THE ROAD. THAT IS WHY I COULDN'T ALLOW MYSELF TO RUN FOR A UNION POSITION.
I HAVE INTEGRITY!!!!!!!! MY CONSCIOUS WOULDN'T ALLOW ME TO AGREE WITH THE INTERNATIONAL. REMEMBER ORGANIZED IT ISN'T JUST THE LOCAL IT IS ALSO THE REGIONAL IBEW OFFICE AS WELL YOU ARE REPORTING TO.
THEY IN TURN THEN REPORT TO THE D.C. OFFICE GOT IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
IT IS EASIER SAID THEN DONE GOT IT
NO I WASN'T ON THE BARGAINING COMMITTEE WHEN THEY OPENED THEIR BROWN ENVELOPE UNDER THE TABLE AND COUNTED THE BENJAMIN FRANKLINS, FORGIVE ME FOR MY CYNICISM
I KNOW YOU DON'T AGREE WITH THE AGE, BUT YOU SEE THAT IS WHERE THE BELOVED IBEW IS GOING. YOU MAY LOVE IT, I DON'T
AND OH BY THE WAY SHOVE IT UP YOUR ARSE, AND YOU STICK IT IN YOUR PIE HOLE.
KEEP DRINKING THE IBEW UNIONS KOOL AID