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7. I think you answered your own question....

Sun Aug 18, 2013, 06:42 PM

Aug 2013

Unions are 'reactionary' in the sense that they form as a reaction to poor working conditions and pay.

As I said, happy workers don't unionize.

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Here we go bashing teachers unions again [View all] bigdarryl Aug 2013 OP

We still have unions? Smarmie Doofus Aug 2013 #1

Yeah. Igel Aug 2013 #2

One thing I always consider.... Wounded Bear Aug 2013 #3

Why do you say unions are reactionary? Smarmie Doofus Aug 2013 #4

I think you answered your own question.... Wounded Bear Aug 2013 #7

Not many people go into teaching to make "the big bucks." Smarmie Doofus Aug 2013 #5

Don't look now but that seems to be the Democratic plan also. n/t Smarmie Doofus Aug 2013 #8

what political party do you think is anti-union in this country? Sunlei Aug 2013 #9