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The sad thing is, people don't see the direct correlation between higher prices and higher taxes in direct relation to unions. In regards to public union employees, they are paid from the taxpayers. For them to have benefits and pay that far surpasses another guy doing the same thing not in the union, is rediculous. Many hide behind thier unions when they get in hot water for lackluster performance, where the non-union guy would get canned. Higher pay, better wages, protection to screwoff? Who wouldn't want that, but it's not reality. Oftentimes, non union companies are barred from bidding on jobs when politicians are involved, creating a monopoly and much higher cost for the job - funded ofcoarse through the taxpayer. The politician lines the pockets of the union heads. The union heads rally the troops for the votes. I wish it wern't this way, otherwise I would be completely pro-union.
so why haven't US company's kept up employee pay with increases in stock profits the past 3-4 decades? please explain...
so why haven't US company's kept up employee pay with increases in stock profits the past 3-4 decades? please explain...
Wait a sec. Are you asking why companies haven't increased employee salaries based on its market capitalization?
it doesn't matter if you go by market cap, financial ratios, etc. wages have been stagnant in most non-farm payroll markets for decades but the indexes on the NYSE say companies are racking in profits while paying minimal taxes.
Wait a sec. Are you asking why companies haven't increased employee salaries based on its market capitalization?
A very general question based under false pretenses and requires a very lenghty answer - in which you'll read only an 1/8 of and turn it into class warfare. Thanks, but no thanks.
the answer is plain and simple, they don't have to which is why they haven't it has nothing to do with economics.
enjoy making the same wage for the next 20-30 years....
out of sheer boredom and curiosity what do you think would be the answer to this? government regulation that stipulates employees be paid more?
Keep up with the cost of living is all that most people ask.
Taxes keep going up, tolls keep going up and rent is through the roof, all I as is that they try to keep up somewhat with the raises.
I know that attacking unions that have fought to get raises and other benefits for their members surely isn't/wasn't the problem. now the pension programs, etc. that's another issue.
for profit company's are basically raping American for short term economic gains and the people are powerless. they only do what is required of them by law. many of these large for profit company's are like no different in mentality than a small child that does not have a fully developed personality, the are controlled by the id, there is no ego or superego.
what to do, I don't really know...continuing to give them welfare in the form of tax breaks, etc. surely hasn't helped spur them to increase wages so maybe start taking some of these things away from them.
I'm almost positive the company's on the list below can do with out welfare from the US government in any and all forms...
Companies With the Highest Revenue - Tracked.com
i would hardly consider tax breaks a form of welfare. letting them keep their money isn't welfare. taxing them higher will for sure drive them out of the US. lets compare corporate tax rates here in the US compared to other countries shall we? our companies are responsible to the share holders and thats how it should be.
You should really read this then Corporate Welfare: Corporate Welfare - TIME
of course you don't find it credible..enjoy being poor
Oh no...in the private sector we screwed.
Collective bargaining takes care of that for me, where does one go to complain about raises in the private sector.
if an employee doesn't like what they are making and can make more somewhere else then they are at liberty to move jobs. If not than that is the wage they are worth
If there was any work out there then I can see where one can go from job to job seeking better pay.
its true. high unemployment sucks. i agree, but are we to raise taxes on corporations to spur them to hire? are we to force them to hire/pay more taxes?
allowing them to pay minimal taxes hasn't worked either...and now since the final stage of "globalization" has kicked in many jobs are lost for ever...
pouring fuel on a fire isn't a good way to put out or prevent future fires...
you do realize that you can't get a 30-year fixed mortgage in any other country. most countries also only lock the rate in for 5-7 years max. in the US there is only the rich and the poor, many "middle class" still haven't come to terms with their distinct lack of wealth.
based on the stagnant wages in most US job markets over the past 30-40 years what type of financial future do you think your children and their children are going to have?
its true. high unemployment sucks. i agree, but are we to raise taxes on corporations to spur them to hire? are we to force them to hire/pay more taxes?
I have a higher earning potential than my father and I expect my children to also have a higher earning potential than myself.