techs on strike

About 2,000 mechanics strike at Chicago-area car dealerships



what is your opinion on this???? some shops up north are union but there are none in the south that are union

 

I support it 100%.
My dad has been a mechanic since he was 20. I can't imagine where we'd have been if he'd had access to a union that would have made sure we had health insurance, seen him more often during the week, and had him get paid for overtime. Everyone is look at the "guaranteed raises of 5% over the next few years." But what they're missing is the astronomical cost of the health insurance plans being offered if you have a family, unpaid overtime, and higher than 40 hour work weeks that are expected... Without compensation. I honk every time, and I pass 5 dealerships on the way to work every day. These guys work hard in the burbs.

 

I'm for it.
Things have gotten a lot worse and it's time for the worker to stand up.
For all the companies poor mouthing they are doing pretty well and need to share that with the people who make it possible.
Union forever.

 

Just rolled out of the shop: all toolboxes into the Chicago rain. Apparently the Napleton management isn't happy about the strike.

 

That. Is. Bullshit.

Also, way to shoot yourself in the foot, shop owners! Ruin thousands of dollars of tools and hardware... Open yourself to a lawsuit for property damage.