If your argument holds water, then how would organized labor get out its message to counter Big Business propaganda?
There are historical reasons as to why we have closed shops in this country: a pattern over time of abuse of workers by Big Business. That is indisputable.
If Congress wishes to muzzle unions, then, by necessity, it also must muzzle Big Business similarly to keep the playing field semi-level.
Probably the biggest difference between me and you (not you personally, but those on your side of the aisle) is that I have seen first-hand how Big Business tries to squeeze the working man in the name of "shareholder value." Many of these tactics are nothing more than strong-arm thuggery. Other tactics are more subtle, i.e., saying one thing at a bargaining table, then presenting a written proposal at the next session that is clearly different from what was described orally -- with lots of legalese to confuse. There seems to be a subliminable pattern in your arguments that if Big Business were to be handed more power vis-a-vis unions, Big Business would act honorably in ensuring its workers are treated fairly.
Nothing is further from the truth.
The only thing that matters is the bottom line, and if the bottom line can be enhanced by stepping on the working man, then that is what will happen. Been there, done it, been stepped on.
We don't have strong labor laws in this country because business has acted honorably over the years. Think on that. |
