I'm wondering, after watching a couple of Wal Mart Documentaries, i'm starting to think that it won't be long before these people go union and show Wally whose really in charge.. Do you guys think that could possible happen?? if so i wondering those so low prices would be low for long???

Driving for Wal Mart is somewhat of a Dream Job, but if they went union they could possibly cut back on those big pay packages those Wally World Guys Get!!

 

What Documentary? Post a link if you can, Hawk.

If Wally Drivers went union look for wal-mart to do away with its own fleet entirely and contract with outside carriers for all of its DC Operations.

 

As a driver (not for Wally World), I agree with everyone that we need higher pay, paid for everything we do, etc. BUT...

In order to pay drivers what we should be paid would require money - and lots of it. Where's this money supposed to come from? Well, the shipping costs would have to escalate. Once the shipping costs go up, that means the cost to purchase the items then also has to go up to absorb the additional cost. We're in a major recession and people aren't spending money as it is. What would happen if all of a sudden everything costs 25-33% more? The current economy just couldn't handle it, sadly.

 

I think it will get better, csa2010 is going to force carriers to run legal which is going to drive the rates up, that is my prediction

 

We'll see, I certainly hope for positive change. That's a rarity though, the more things change the more they stay the same.

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not wally drivers but the store workers in general.. Trust me, Wally Driver's have no reason to go Unions.. and here's a link but you have to start at part one and work your way to 11..

YouTube - Broadcast Yourself.

 

I remember about a thousand years ago watching an interview with Mick Jagger and he said " I cant imagine doing this when I'm forty":clap:

 

The unions have already rendered America’s manufacturing industrial base uncompetitive and virtually non-existent. Hence, there is no more American manufacturing industrial base to speak of today because it has all either succumbed to foreign competition or was otherwise forced to move overseas to remain viable and survivable. Hence, with no manufacturing industrial base to destroy, the unions are forced to look elsewhere for new members and dues. Thus, the current vilification and demonization campaign to coerce Wal-Mart into accepting being unionized.

In any event, if Wal-Mart does become unionized, look for its quick death as it will not be able to remain competitive with its competition, and if the retail industry gets unionized as a whole, then look for foreign retailers to move into the USA big time in mass and simply destroy that segment of our economy too, like our industrial manufacturing base before was destroyed by unions.

Unionism is nothing but a manmade parasite as it eventually destroys like cancer every industry it inflicts. It is also anti-capitalism and anti-free markets and since it is incompatible with our society, which is based on capitalism, it should be outlawed and banned ASAP.

 

I agree, Glad Hand. Much of our government is unionized, at least at the federal level. It is bloated and over paid. We have people in the government who are being paid six figures. They can't strike but must pay these union dues. It is no wonder our government is paralyzed when it comes to dealing with unions. It is a legal way for the unions to shake down the government and influence legislation. Unions are a major reason why much of our manufacturing base has relocated off shore.

Until this country wakes up I don't see things changing. I have never felt the need to be "protected" by a union. Those who want to work and produce don't need a union. What we need is greater productivity. What we get with unions is lower productivity and higher labor costs. Back in the 50's and 60's we didn't have so much union influence. We had a strong industrial base and good paying jobs. The government was also much more responsive to the people. After unions got their foot in the door it was much easier to move off shore rather than dealing with the crippling effect of the unions. I have a friend who used to be in the textile business. He and others provided good paying jobs that produced a superior product. The textile industry is pretty much devastated in this country. When we import more than we export it jeopardizes our national security. That is the situation we are in today.

I don't see Walmart going union. In the past, many retail workers were paid minimum wage and commission on what they sold. It was a good way for teens and others to enter the workforce and gain some solid work experience. Some made careers out of retail and earned a good living for their families. Unionizing may sound good to those who want to make a bigger paycheck. If you look at the ramifications, it doesn't look so good. These multinational corporations don't need to stay in the U.S. At one time the United States was the most business friendly country in the world where a company could come and prosper. Companies from around the world wanted to move here and use American workers. For the last several decades we have seen an exodus of companies moving to more friendly countries. Unions are not the only reason, but it is a major factor. Unions killed the steel industry and have nearly destroyed the auto industry. You would think that they would have learned by now.