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but is it possible that unions are a chunk of the problem with manufacturers leaving this country? They can be incredibly demanding in a variety of ways.

That's an antiquated paradigm that's perpetuated by politicians and the media. The truth is that, over the last 3 decades, organized labor representation of our blue collar workforce has declined to less than 16%. In contrast, Union representation of government employees, teachers, etc. has increased to over 40% during the same period.

In today's global economy, domestic manufacturing is largely shackled by the health, safety and environmental regulations imposed on them by government. Coupled with trade policies that facilitate importation of goods that are not subject to similar constraints, the government is essentially guilty of waging a tyrannous trade war against our own manufacturing sector.

"trade policies that facilitate importation of goods that are not subject to similar constraints, the government is essentially guilty of waging a tyrannous trade war against our own manufacturing sector"

This is true as well. I am thankful I'm not on some task force trying to iron out and accomodate all concerned groups, state side and foreign. What a mess.

In today's global economy, domestic manufacturing is largely shackled by the health, safety and environmental regulations imposed on them by government.

We do agree on this.

Although, I know from experience that unions have been demanding in those areas as well. Its not toally the government. As SunnySide mentioned it is a mess. Likely because politics, money, greed all play into it.