[CSM]

That's funny. When were the concessions made? Answer: When the companies were already on their death beds. The concessions are made after a company no longer has the capitol necessary to modernize or incorporate new technology. I am familiar with these companies and their contracts. The unions work hard for inefficiency and they drive their own companies to uncompetitiveness. That is why the unions have such a hard time getting into new plants, the average Joe is beginning to wise up to the union scam.

You asked:
"Are you aware of any other industry in America that was so blind to improved manfacturing process as the steel industry?"

Yes, every industry that involves a union. To be more specific, look at the auto industry. The UAW will fight every possible technology to improve efficiency and increase flexibility in order to maintain their member numbers. At the same time they demand abortion coverage and company paid personal cell phones. The transplants are killing the UAW controlled manufacturers and that is killing the industry here in the US.

How about the transportation industry? What major technology advances have they adopted in the last 20 years? Dealing with the teamsters is tougher than dealing with mob thugs!

[azhenfud]

"When were the concessions made? Answer: When the companies were already on their death beds. The concessions are made after a company no longer has the capitol necessary to modernize or incorporate new technology."

Right on! Let JUST ONE unionized corporation even hint of a profitable year, and the first demand comes from unions for more, more, more. Never once do they consider the BOSS is in BUSINESS to make a PROFIT, not just to furnish JOBS to open MOUTHS.