[ex-snook]

" It is in Global Services where you see the most jobs being shipped offshore. "

It must be because of Unions. No, wait, IBM doesn't have unions. Like in all such offshoring, it's not taxes, it's not regulations, it's the cheap labor, stupid.

[khelus]

... It must be because of Unions. No, wait, IBM doesn't have unions. Like in all such offshoring, it's not taxes, it's not regulations, it's the cheap labor, stupid.

Amen. It's CHEAP LABOR to boost quarterly profits. The h*ll with quality, customer service, long term viability of the company, patriotism, and ethics.

[PapaBear3625]

It must be because of Unions. No, wait, IBM doesn't have unions.

"Alliance@IBM/CWA Local 1701is an IBM employee organization that is dedicated to preserving and improving our rights and benefits at IBM. We also strive towards restoring management's respect for the individual and the value we bring to the company as employees. Our mission is to make our voice heard with IBM management, shareholders, government and the media. While our ultimate goal is collective bargaining rights with IBM, we will build our union now and challenge IBM on the many issues facing employees from off-shoring and job security to working conditions and company policy."