No wonder the USPS is going broke

[barrysloate]

I actually agree Leon that most of the reason the post office is going broke is that it has promised too much to their retirees, far more than they can afford to pay them. But I don't agree that all unions should be done away with. All I meant to say is there is room for debate....but not here

[Leon]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

I actually agree Leon that most of the reason the post office is going broke is that it has promised too much to their retirees, far more than they can afford to pay them. But I don't agree that all unions should be done away with. All I meant to say is there is room for debate....but not here

Yes there is, Barry. I am always open to good debate with you, mostly on the phone though. Glad to see you posting. Say hi to Judy for me.

[Jantz]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

But I don't agree that all unions should be done away with.

+1

Thank you Barry!


Jantz

[barrysloate]

Thanks Leon, will do.

Jantz-unions have done many good things to protect workers who are being exploited or who are forced to work in dangerous conditions.

On the other end, some are much too powerful and have promised retirees way too much, sending companies and institutions to the brink of bankruptcy (see GM, for example).

Somewhere between those extremes lies a happy medium...hopefully.

[Rich Klein]

Originally Posted by barrysloate

thanks leon, will do.

Jantz-unions have done many good things to protect workers who are being exploited or who are forced to work in dangerous conditions.

On the other end, some are much too powerful and have promised retirees way too much, sending companies and institutions to the brink of bankruptcy (see gm, for example).

Somewhere between those extremes lies a happy medium...hopefully.

mlbpa :d

[barrysloate]

Originally Posted by Rich Klein

mlbpa :d

I wish I had even a clue about what Rich just posted.

[ullmandds]

union reference? major league player players association?

[barrysloate]

Thanks Pete. And what about the :d. What is that? Please excuse the fact that I am abbreviation challenged.

[team-of-rivals]

Another example of the USPS' issues.....this was sent to me from a buyer after receiving his package the other day. Beautiful.....

[frankbmd]

Now I have to find my phone, just when I was getting ready to go to the Post Office. Oy vey!