[Green]

I heard that they make an average of $114,000!!! Tell that to the other union members around the country and see how they like that!

I saw the same average quoted in a newspaper article. That is quite an average annual salary. I seriously doubt that is the average for union workers nationwide and I know it is no where near the average for the union workers that I know. In fact, it is about more than 2.5 times the average.

[steveegg]

More likely, these other unions will adopt the dockworkers' methods (ones that would make a Teamster blush) in order to "catch up".

[Mo1]

I saw the same average quoted in a newspaper article.

I have seen it also .. my quess it may be the average in this area and no it is not uncommon for Union Workers to make that much .. I have a friend who is pulling in about 150,000 a year. I am thinking it all depends on your field and area of work ..

[rintense]

Yep. I can just hear the other union members saying, 'why not us?' But that number, with the $80 B a day of lost revenue really got me pissed. No wonder the economy seems weak. That strike has had an effect on it. And if the Dems cry, they look like they are obstructing other businesses from making money and keeping people employed. So, they are the ones that have much to lose if they cry about Bush getting involved.