Originally Posted by
FDXLAG
More statistical hog wash. My point was the right to work states are growing the non rtw states are shrinking. In general the rtw states have lower unemployment the non rtw states. You will have to show me the governemnt aide stat make sure it doesnt include military spending because the rtw states have a much higher military presence then the non rtw states.
You are correct that there is migration to rtw states and the unemployment rates are lower in these states. However, both are these things can partly be contributed to the fact that have a disproportionate number of military facilities as you eluded. Additionally, they provide a very good business environment largely because of the cheaper cost of labor. When you reduce wages companies are able to maintain a larger work force. 4A2B is a prime example of this fact. Many companies move factories to China and other countries for the same reason. These practices drive down wages which is very good for business but not very good for labor. I just happen to be on the labor side of this trend so in my opinion, it's not necessarily a good thing. Right to work only accelerates the "race to the bottom" for wages which is very evident in our profession. Even if we agree to the current TA our highest paid crew members will still make $30 an hour less than what the top industry salary was in 2000.... and that's with a union. There are thousands of guys out their willing to do our job for a fraction of the pay. The only thing standing between them and us is our ability to collective bargain