Klarinet Archive - Posting 000567.txt from 1996/02

From: Randy Blackwell <BearCat95@-----.COM>
Subj: Re: Union/ Non-union?? Help?
Date: Sun, 18 Feb 1996 23:21:50 -0500

I am one of those people who believes in unionism. The only negatives I find
are those of apathy among members and (probably because of the apathy but not
entirely) a certain amount of corruption in certain unions. Let us not
forget that Americans have a certain standard of living which was brought
about by our fathers and grandfathers. The 8 hour day, 40 hour week,
time-and-a-half for overtime, decent wages for an honest days work, health
benefits, retirement plans, etc.. NONE of this was from the goodness of
companies or their managament.

I am an amateur clarinetist and wish I could play pro. I can also assure you
that I would belong to my musician's union and be active in it if I did play
pro.