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To: Katelew who wrote (413455)	2/27/2011 4:36:24 PM
From: kumar	Respond to of 793905

Around 2001, Silicon Valley had a tech bust which resulted in many layoffs. Nothing to do with Unions....

To: Katelew who wrote (413455)	2/28/2011 2:27:36 AM
From: KLP	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 793905

Try as I might, I simply can not understand why so many people depend on unions to work. Their dues are high, and their value is miniscule. I respect the local shoe shine guy in the Department stores....and truly hope they are making a good living from their own labor. The unions offer next to nothing as far as a pension is concerned....and yet they collect massive money from the workers. Maybe it is a throwback or hangover to the days of serfdom and the lords and ladies....