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Omaha Steve's Labor Group

SamKnause

(13,983 posts)

3. I like unions.

Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)

Sat Jun 15, 2024, 10:31 AM

Jun 2024

I am retired.

I was in 2 unions.

There is 1 union I hate.

(FOP) Fraternal Order of Police.

They have too much power.

They have too little accountability.

They should not have immunity.

They should not be able to resign to escape punishment.

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Those Who Hate Public Sector Unions Also Hate Democracy. It's Not a Coincidence. [View all] Omaha Steve Jun 2024 OP

Thank you. A strong democracy has powerful unions to protect workers from capital. Magoo48 Jun 2024 #1

As a long time union member I noticed there are two kinds of workers. Midnight Writer Jun 2024 #2

I like unions. SamKnause Jun 2024 #3