The responses to my retirement post are a real eye opener.

[True Blue American]

13. Thank you for that Honest. post.

Both my husband and son were Union members. My Son was lucky enough to be in a very rare Enginners Union. He became a Business Agent, but gave it up because he had to defend too many bad employees, plus handling his duties designing machines for the auto industry.

As companies were sold to foreigners, Unions became weaker he watched the workers on the floo be persuaded to take less and less, he was so frustrated he managed to get his 30 years/55 in he retired.

Neither one resorted to drinking. My husband smoked,he died of a fast acting cancer. The Doctor said chemicals from WW 2, Omaha Beach chemicals caused it. I never heard him complain, he was too busy making good money to support his family, send them to College. But he also enjoyed his work, making sure his machines were running.

My family still benefits from Union membership. I am also a lousy typist, but SC hates me,too!