Internetworkers: http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/

["Joe Komenda" <joe AT komejo.com>]

I think the downtrodden customer service reps should have a union - they are
almost universally dumped on, and the turnover rates are high enough that if
there isn't a consistent structure in place to uphold the minimum standards
of decency, they'll get screwed every time.

However, in general, unions suck. My experience with them is that they are
only barely better than very bad employers. The abundance of very bad
employers assures Unions will continue for the foreseeable future.

The techies can usually take care of themselves, though. Market conditions
and decent competition will keep folks who learn quickly, and have valuable
skills, from being abused too much.

Joe K



----- Original Message -----
From: "saundrakaerubel.com" <saundrakae AT saundrakaerubel.com>
To: "InterNetWorkers" <internetworkers AT franklin.oit.unc.edu>
Sent: Friday, December 15, 2000 5:51 AM
Subject: [internetworkers] should dot com employees unionize?


> Hi Everyone:
>
> I came across this article and thought it would be good to post it on this
> group.  What do others think about unionizing employees at dot com
> environments?
>
> Etown.com Employees File for Union Election
> Customer service employees at etown.com have become the first dot-com
> workers to file for a union election with the National Labor Relations
> Board. Workers will vote Jan. 12 on whether to make etown the first
> unionized dot-com.
> Read the article: Mercury Center @
> http://www0.mercurycenter.com/svtech/news/breaking/merc/docs/039820.htm
>
> Happy Friday  Saundra
>
>
> ---
> Come and play at the InterNetWorkers Web site!
http://www.ibiblio.org/internetworkers/
> You are currently subscribed to internetworkers as: joe AT komejo.com
> To unsubscribe send a blank email to
$subst('Email.Unsub')
>