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RedWedge

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35. The union does not hire or fire. The employer does.

Reply to oldtime dfl_er (Reply #3)

Fri Dec 23, 2016, 05:38 PM

Dec 2016

The union did remind Rockettes that they are employees under contract and can be fired for not showing up, although it sounds like this is now an optional performance.

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Especially women! NastyRiffraff Dec 2016 #40

Our group oldtime dfl_er Dec 2016 #3

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The union does not hire or fire. The employer does. RedWedge Dec 2016 #35

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Perfect comparison. nT Mc Mike Dec 2016 #48

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GET IT GIRL !!! Cry at the same time you're performing ... fuck Benedict Donald uponit7771 Dec 2016 #15

I'd sprain my ankle. Cha Dec 2016 #18

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There ya go.. doing our part.. helping those Cha Dec 2016 #23

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