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Boeing workers in South Carolina reject move to unionize
The Washington Times ^ | February 15, 2017 | Meg Kinnard & Emery P. Dalesio - AP

Posted on 02/15/2017 6:10:31 PM PST by jazusamo

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. – Nearly 3,000 production workers at Boeing’s South Carolina plant have voted not to join the Machinists, maintaining southern reluctance toward unionization.

“We’re disappointed the workers at Boeing South Carolina will not yet have the opportunity to see all the benefits that come with union representation” said IAM lead organizer Mike Evans said in a statement. “But more than anything, we are disheartened they will have to continue to work under a system that suppresses wages, fosters inconsistency and awards only a chosen few.”

The first round of voting began early Wednesday. A second round was set for Wednesday afternoon to accommodate all employees. The vote preceded by two days a visit by President Donald Trump to attend the rollout of the first Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner from the aircraft maker’s campus.

(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; US: South Carolina
KEYWORDS: aerospace; boeing; iam; manufacturing; righttowork; southcarolina; unions
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“We’re disappointed the workers at Boeing South Carolina will not yet have the opportunity to see all the benefits that come with union representation”

No, they're disappointed at the loss of tens of thousands of dollars in union dues per month.

1 posted on 02/15/2017 6:10:31 PM PST by jazusamo
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To: jazusamo

More winning.


2 posted on 02/15/2017 6:12:30 PM PST by FlingWingFlyer (As long as tyranny exists, the Constitution and Bill of Right will never be "outdated" or "obsolete")
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To: jazusamo

Right to work, wins this one.


3 posted on 02/15/2017 6:14:07 PM PST by EXCH54FE (Hurricane 416,Feisty Old Vet !!)
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To: jazusamo

I would say Trump gave them COURAGE....


4 posted on 02/15/2017 6:15:37 PM PST by Sacajaweau
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To: jazusamo

But, but, but..., how will the Democrats finance their election campaigns?

How will union thugs make a living?

Who will be paid to go protest in the streets and intimidate others?

What a sad day... for Leftists. /s


5 posted on 02/15/2017 6:17:25 PM PST by DoughtyOne (NeverTrump, a movement that was revealed to be a movement. Thank heaven we flushed!)
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To: upchuck

Ping!


6 posted on 02/15/2017 6:17:41 PM PST by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: jazusamo

FUNIONS


7 posted on 02/15/2017 6:20:10 PM PST by Professional
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To: DoughtyOne

Amen to that. :)


8 posted on 02/15/2017 6:27:15 PM PST by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: jazusamo

I am not yet tired of winning.


9 posted on 02/15/2017 6:28:07 PM PST by SoFloFreeper
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To: SoFloFreeper

Yep, I love it too.


10 posted on 02/15/2017 6:31:36 PM PST by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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Go, President Trump!

Please bump the Freepathon or click above to donate or become a monthly donor!

11 posted on 02/15/2017 6:32:37 PM PST by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: DoughtyOne

Don’t worry, there’s plenty of public employees.


12 posted on 02/15/2017 6:41:32 PM PST by Rusty0604 (bc)
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“We’re DEEPLY disappointed dat da workers at Boeing Sout Care-oh-lina will not YET have da OPPORTUNITY to see ALL da BENEFITS dat come wit union, ‘representation...’”

Say it with a Mafioso accent and tell me that is NOT a threat!


13 posted on 02/15/2017 6:42:03 PM PST by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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To: Rusty0604

LOL, true...

And yeah, I was just worried sick over it. /s


14 posted on 02/15/2017 6:43:25 PM PST by DoughtyOne (NeverTrump, a movement that was revealed to be a movement. Thank heaven we flushed!)
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To: jazusamo

“:^)


15 posted on 02/15/2017 6:44:18 PM PST by DoughtyOne (NeverTrump, a movement that was revealed to be a movement. Thank heaven we flushed!)
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To: DoughtyOne

Most union workers now work for the government. It’s a huge problem. For example look at the teachers union.


16 posted on 02/15/2017 6:48:36 PM PST by Rusty0604 (bc)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Right on, my FRiend.

They also know that Southern folks don’t take kindly to threats so they tone them down.


17 posted on 02/15/2017 6:52:13 PM PST by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: jazusamo

How fitting that Trump is visiting there Friday


18 posted on 02/15/2017 6:55:08 PM PST by onona (Keeping the faith will be our new directive for the republic !)
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To: Rusty0604

Yes, sadly you’re right.

Their union bosses fill them full of Leftist trip up to their eyebrows too.

It angers me when I think about it.

Self-interest rules, and screw the kids unless they can be utilize for propaganda.


19 posted on 02/15/2017 6:59:48 PM PST by DoughtyOne (NeverTrump, a movement that was revealed to be a movement. Thank heaven we flushed!)
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To: Sacajaweau

We don’t like unions down here.


20 posted on 02/15/2017 7:14:33 PM PST by snippy_about_it
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