Trump wants several GM plants, like Lordstown OH, to be opened and producing in the US.
But the leadership at the plant cites the Unions as the problem (see CPF SOTU post around 3/18).
But Trump retorts, "I don't care, I just want it open."

GM also takes heat for letting the work go to China after taking money to keep it alive. It's a credible argument.

What do you do with the Unions? Run by cronies and always demanding more - in spite of the lack of quality or competitive costs. They seem to care little for the business itself - will let the companies die rather than compromise their demands.

I say, let the company run itself union free, and ask Trump to help them (with advisers) on how to resolve the impasse. Offer pay and benefits as the business will support and those who won't work for the benefits offered should be replaced - imagine, running a business like a business. When the Unions start to bully, the government should help defend the rights of the company to legally operate. Peer pressure for holding a union strike line will only hold up for so long - eventually, people want the jobs in their community. Just ask New York. Owners, workers, and the government working together to build a strong business - no room for irrational Unions.

To a degree, the greed of the owners does need to be held in check - but can't be government controlled. If a company is greedy, a little pressure from the government can turn that around - or else they get unwelcome attention. I know that pure conservatives want no government involvement in such things, but companies can go out of control - something has to regulate them if they go too far. Every time I bring it up, I just get a flurry of bluster - but no real solutions for that type of problem. The air pollution of the 70's is the most obvious example. Slippery slope though ... some balance of control and unrestrained operation is required.

Anyway, a potential problem is that Trump will run the risk of losing support from the Unions - all political. He doesn't seem to care too much about being politically correct - so refreshing.

Quote from: topside on March 19, 2019, 07:25:51 AM
Trump wants several GM plants, like Lordstown OH, to be opened and producing in the US.
But the leadership at the plant cites the Unions as the problem (see CPF SOTU post around 3/18).
But Trump retorts, "I don't care, I just want it open."

GM also takes heat for letting the work go to China after taking money to keep it alive. It's a credible argument.

What do you do with the Unions? Run by cronies and always demanding more - in spite of the lack of quality or competitive costs. They seem to care little for the business itself - will let the companies die rather than compromise their demands.

I say, let the company run itself union free, and ask Trump to help them (with advisers) on how to resolve the impasse. Offer pay and benefits as the business will support and those who won't work for the benefits offered should be replaced - imagine, running a business like a business. When the Unions start to bully, the government should help defend the rights of the company to legally operate. Peer pressure for holding a union strike line will only hold up for so long - eventually, people want the jobs in their community. Just ask New York. Owners, workers, and the government working together to build a strong business - no room for irrational Unions.

To a degree, the greed of the owners does need to be held in check - but can't be government controlled. If a company is greedy, a little pressure from the government can turn that around - or else they get unwelcome attention. I know that pure conservatives want no government involvement in such things, but companies can go out of control - something has to regulate them if they go too far. Every time I bring it up, I just get a flurry of bluster - but no real solutions for that type of problem. The air pollution of the 70's is the most obvious example. Slippery slope though ... some balance of control and unrestrained operation is required.

Anyway, a potential problem is that Trump will run the risk of losing support from the Unions - all political. He doesn't seem to care too much about being politically correct - so refreshing.

Barra needs to go back to the kitchen if she can't run the fuckin' company.