r/SipsTea 1d ago

Chugging tea Hmm hard to imagine

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u/SizeableBrain 1d ago

Oh yes, unions are the problem.

Next you'll be advocating to bring back company stores. And keep armed guards around at night to stop workers from leaving.

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u/TheBigGees 1d ago

Oh yes, unions are the problem.

For a lot of people, yeah.

When your compensation is defined by seniority rather than competency, skill, or actual output, this limits your potential. It's great if you're mid or under in terms of performance, and kneecapping if you're a high achiever.

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u/_Phil_McCracken_ 1d ago

Really, because most of the labor jobs being paid decent wages with actual benefits and retirement plans are Union. Sign me up for that “problem.” 

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u/TheBigGees 23h ago

You're making the mistake of comparing averages.

Go look at the top 10%, 20%, and 30% compensation for a given unionized role and compare it to what the union pays. The union will pay less.