Although I am a firm believer in unions, I agree that some employers are definitely ahead of the curve when it comes to labor relations. The best example of that is the Andersen Window Corp in Bayport, MN. Its founder, Hans Andersen, really set the tone for a cooperative work place with profit sharing, safety committees and excellent rewards for suggestions.
Unfortunately, they are the ONLY example I have run across and now that the family is no longer running the corp who knows what direction labor management may be taking. I was there 30 years ago. Steve Nelson Willard Hay ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bill Cullen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mpls Forum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2004 5:40 AM Subject: [Mpls] Franklin Street Bakery > > I have had union jobs, non-union jobs and am now self employed. I was most > frustrated when working for the union company. I have always been an > over-achiever, and I felt the union policies held me back. The non-union > employer I had was wonderful. We both benefited greatly from the > relationship. > > It is clear to me there are good and bad employers -- with no relation to > union representation. > > For the sake of the community, I hope this new business thrives. I am going > to stop by today! > > Regards, Bill Cullen > Whittier Landlord. > > REMINDERS: > 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. > 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. > > For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html > For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract > ________________________________ > > Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy > Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract ________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
