I look up to and support the trade unions and not the shop unions. In the trades you work out of the hall on as needed basis. The employer is not obligated to keep under preformers. if they do not preform, get rid of them and send them back to the hall and get some one who preforms. That way, you get the best of the best for your operations. That is not the case for shop and public unions. If all unions operated like the trades, we would have a great union work force and kick butt but the shop unions do not work this way. That is why I am right to work!!
It is my thought that nothing can be done to prevent the carp from entering the lake. Waterfowl will transport the eggs of fish from one point to another as they have done for ever. How is it when you build a pond and fish mysteriously show up. How much money should we throw at this with no hope of accomplishment. The great news of the Chicago River last year was upgraded enviromental status from toxic to hazardous. What an accomplishment.
It is sad but to late. As long as waterfowl migrate, the eggs will be dispersed. It is beyond our controll. It is a matter of how much money we are going to throw in the fire pit of no returns.
I do agree a small portion of child labor are not good. Case in point, You can not hire young people from the vo tech programs to work in an industrial atmosphere if they will be working under overhead cranes or other industrial equipment. What is the point of these work programs if you can not train in a industrial setting for a future career.
I have a small manufacturing business with about 40 employees. Always I have provided a good benefit package to attract and retain quality employees. The business' that opt out and pay the $2000 fine may not be able to compete in the market place with the businesses that attract better people. The best assets a company has is the workers. We must do all we reasonably can to enable our fellow man to be their best and still maintain a competitive edge
In reply to CCADTI, I agree, not only Y-Town but a lot of communities live beyong their means. This is a very serious problem our elected officials and public must deal with. I will disagree on the other comment. I love going to Y-Town as do a lot of friends. You have a lot to offer such as entertainment, culture, shopping and events. You live in a great city. Although it seems population and infastructure are on the decline, you keep up. Even if you are not, I am happy to call Youngstown a great place.
I understand and have feelings for all of the possible people effected. I also feel for the reputation of the whole valley. How ever, I am against any official releasing any investagative information untill charged. When this information is released, it must be through publc media and not used against the accused except in a court of law. Setting aside Cafaro and looking at all investagations justified or not, too many people would be defamed and damamed.
The reson for an adminstrator is to keep the Commissioners in focus when adminastrations change. It is good to have a goal and continue to carry it from start to completion no matter who is in office.
I see aproxmatly 17% of workers are union. Of that 17% how many hire union carpenters, roofers or landscapers to do the work around the house or shop at union stores. I'll bet only a few. But as long as our goverment continues to deduct the unoin dues from their checks, they will remain union. If they had to do it on their own, it would not be 17% Again, the only unions I look up to is the trade unions who have to be the best or "not at all"
Unions, Dems vow political payback for right-to-work law
I look up to and support the trade unions and not the shop unions. In the trades you work out of the hall on as needed basis. The employer is not obligated to keep under preformers. if they do not preform, get rid of them and send them back to the hall and get some one who preforms. That way, you get the best of the best for your operations. That is not the case for shop and public unions. If all unions operated like the trades, we would have a great union work force and kick butt but the shop unions do not work this way. That is why I am right to work!!
December 15, 2012 at 7:17 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Stop all the trickery toward stopping assault of Asian carp
It is my thought that nothing can be done to prevent the carp from entering the lake. Waterfowl will transport the eggs of fish from one point to another as they have done for ever. How is it when you build a pond and fish mysteriously show up. How much money should we throw at this with no hope of accomplishment.
The great news of the Chicago River last year was upgraded enviromental status from toxic to hazardous. What an accomplishment.
March 24, 2012 at 7:22 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Take the carp threat seriously
It is sad but to late. As long as waterfowl migrate, the eggs will be dispersed. It is beyond our controll. It is a matter of how much money we are going to throw in the fire pit of no returns.
December 11, 2011 at 8:58 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Gingrich calls for private retirement accounts
I do agree a small portion of child labor are not good. Case in point, You can not hire young people from the vo tech programs to work in an industrial atmosphere if they will be working under overhead cranes or other industrial equipment. What is the point of these work programs if you can not train in a industrial setting for a future career.
November 22, 2011 at 6:36 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Employers are going to stop providing health insurance
I have a small manufacturing business with about 40 employees. Always I have provided a good benefit package to attract and retain quality employees. The business' that opt out and pay the $2000 fine may not be able to compete in the market place with the businesses that attract better people. The best assets a company has is the workers. We must do all we reasonably can to enable our fellow man to be their best and still maintain a competitive edge
July 27, 2011 at 4:58 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Mahoning County deputy auditor: ‘We’re living beyond our means’
In reply to CCADTI, I agree, not only Y-Town but a lot of communities live beyong their means. This is a very serious problem our elected officials and public must deal with. I will disagree on the other comment. I love going to Y-Town as do a lot of friends. You have a lot to offer such as entertainment, culture, shopping and events. You live in a great city. Although it seems population and infastructure are on the decline, you keep up. Even if you are not, I am happy to call Youngstown a great place.
July 3, 2011 at 4:28 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Ballroom dancer takes shot at Fox competition show
See You at Kuzman's on Friday nights!!!
June 2, 2011 at 9:09 p.m. permalink suggest removal
An open letter to the feds
I understand and have feelings for all of the possible people effected. I also feel for the reputation of the whole valley. How ever, I am against any official releasing any investagative information untill charged. When this information is released, it must be through publc media and not used against the accused except in a court of law. Setting aside Cafaro and looking at all investagations justified or not, too many people would be defamed and damamed.
May 22, 2011 at 12:19 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Does Mahoning County government need an administrator?
The reson for an adminstrator is to keep the Commissioners in focus when adminastrations change. It is good to have a goal and continue to carry it from start to completion no matter who is in office.
May 14, 2011 at 8:55 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Public employees serve taxpayers
I see aproxmatly 17% of workers are union. Of that 17% how many hire union carpenters, roofers or landscapers to do the work around the house or shop at union stores. I'll bet only a few. But as long as our goverment continues to deduct the unoin dues from their checks, they will remain union. If they had to do it on their own, it would not be 17% Again, the only unions I look up to is the trade unions who have to be the best or "not at all"
April 14, 2011 at 7:39 p.m. permalink suggest removal