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I've worked all my life without a contract!
I have had to sign them, and I've never belonged to a union. Companies love contracts. Banks love contracts. Lawyers love contracts. Car Dealers love contracts. Telephone companies love contracts. Hell, even my local gym loves contracts.
There is nothing inherently wrong with contracts. In fact, getting 2 sides to sit down and sign a contract generally reduces conflict and dispute.
$1:
What the hell does anyone need a contract for?
I have a feeling that was what the management has been saying for several months while the workers were working without one as an act of good faith.
$1:
'You' want more, you do more. 'You' think you're worth more? Go in, and discuss it with your employer. If he/she agrees with you, you'll get 'more'. THAT is called negotiating! If 'they' don't agree with you, ya 'flip'em the bird', and start pounding the pavement.
many companies don't negotiate. They have a HR department that dictates all policy. If you really love negotiating, I hope you speak with just as much hate about these types of companies.
$1:
Unions are just another business taking money from our pockets.
"If they dont agree with you, ya flip'em the bird, and start pounding the pavement" Welcome to the real world!