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🚨AMERICA HELD HOSTAGE: DOCKWORKERS STRIKE!🚨 Why this strike makes a great case for using automation to prevent Americans from being victims of Unions. ⚓️Union Mafia Tactics at play as dockworkers abandon their posts, demanding sky-high wages amidst Kamala's Inflation Crisis. Here's what you need to know: The Strike: Tens... of thousands of dockworkers from Maine to Texas have walked off the job, halting trade at some of America's busiest ports. The Reason: They claim their wages haven't kept up with inflation. But these aren't your average Joe's struggling to make ends meet. Many are pulling in salaries that would make your head spin! Union Overreach: This isn't labor negotiation; it's extortion. By blocking essential goods, the union acts more like a mafia than a workers' representative. They're betting on public desperation to force their demands. The Automation Argument: If these overpaid dockworkers think they're irreplaceable, think again. Automation stands ready. Why negotiate with a union when technology offers a strike-proof solution? Machines don't strike, don't demand exorbitant raises, and certainly don't hold an economy hostage. Economic Ramifications: Every day this strike continues, it's not just about delayed packages; it's about rising costs for EVERY American. From bananas to car parts, expect shortages and price hikes. A Call for Change: If the union truly cared for its members, wouldn't they ease up on those hefty dues? Instead, they're using those funds to strong-arm the nation. Time for Action: This strike proves one thing - it's time to seriously consider automating dockworkers. Let's modernize our ports, secure our supply chains, and stop being at the mercy of union whims. After all the ILA Dockworkers Union picked this fight. This isn't just about ports; it's about the principle. Do we allow unions to hold America hostage, or do we fight back? What are your thought in the ILA Dockworkers Strike?show more

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Thomas Paine Band1 year ago

I think a lot of people are not seeing the big picture. If Dockworkers are underpaid, why don't they quit and get better jobs? It's because they are making more money now than they ever could in any other industry.

Thomas Paine Band1 year ago

To everyone who supports this union I ask, why do you support a mafia monster like this?

Cherie Halter1 year ago

This is a great post! If they are going to bring everything to a stop, they should fire every last striking one of them and hire new. Plenty of American citizens would fill those jobs at current wages offered. Enough with unions its 2024.

Thomas Paine Band1 year ago

Thanks! The insane thing is that if these workers are not making enough money, why don't they quit and get a better job? It proves they are overpaid.

Beer for My Horses1 year ago

Bring on the 🤖! To hell with this Arrogant piece of shit! They turned down a 50% increase in pay b/c they want 77%. Don't let them hold the entire country Hostage! Fire all of them! Get rid of the Union! Nobody is Irreplaceable!!

bert macklin, fbi1 year ago

Just tell those hard working conservatives that you don’t give a fuck about them or their families. Would come off a lot more genuine, grifter.

Michael Karli1 year ago

Rather than take it out on the unions and the dock workers, we should work to eliminate their jobs by making more product in the US.

The magnificent1 year ago

No robots doing men work !!! Talk about that part Thomas ! You want a robot to take over what you do ?

Thomas Paine Band1 year ago

AI already makes music, genius. And it's just getting started

tweeterbird1 year ago

Collective bargaining ruins everything, we should stop unions, corporations, and grouping of any kind.America was built on individual achievements. Divided we Stand! United we fall! If these people want better wages or benefits its time they get fired and replace them with robots

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