Tim,
With all due respect, your comment kinda grated on me: Maybe you could
help us understand how Chrysler's training/motivation programs equate to
a need for unionized labor? In fact, I'd argue to the contrary: While
it's important for employers like Chrysler to recognize the value of
motivated employees, many non-unionized firms can train and motivate
even better because they have a lot more flexibility in how they manage
their employees. For example, most of the grocery chains in the D.C.
area are unionized. But one chain (Wegmans) is not -- and the visible
difference in employee attitude and service is astounding. A friend
that left a union chain to work at Wegmans confirms that they treat
their employees well, and Wegmans appears to have no trouble attracting
better help in direct competition with the unionized firms.
Rob
----- Original Message -----
From: "TimothyPilgrim" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Finally! Someone who understands that there IS a place for unionized
work environments in the 21st century!
On 10/31/05, Tom Hargrave <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
The company has an
excellent training / motivation program and they expect nothing less
from
their work force. They also involve their hourly work force in
ongoing
Quality improvement programs.
[SNIP]
Chrysler discovered during their rebuilding period that a
motivated work force turns out a Quality product. This is one reason
that
Chrysler is doing well and Ford & GM are loosing market share.
