You take a deep breath and accept whatever happens,” said Mr. Bailey, a 19-year-veteran who earns about $25 an hour for assembly and testing work. Many workers hired since May 2005 earn closer to $13 an hour.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702303630404577388131822580486.html
Get a grip.
It's more about the bennies (health care) than the wages.
The employees, part of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, are asking for better wages and health care.
workers are being driven out of the work force by lack of jobs, but also by lack of GOOD jobs....
I generally hate unions but a guy should be able to work 40 hrs and make a decent living...