I'm no Elon fan, but now I see why Elon fights tooth and nail to keep Tesla workers in the US from unionizing.
The demands of the UAW are beyond unrealistic.
Hang tough Big Three.
@9CJ6CB69mos9MO
It is not unrealistic to ask for a pay raise while the company funds its CEO 40% more than before. If they can’t pay their workers, that is not a problem with the union, that is a problem with that company and capitalism itself. This shows how bad we are at actually making life easier for people, and the fact that a strike can hurt people this much shows how much hostage power companies have.
@BasmatiJasmineRepublican9mos9MO
While I understand where you're coming from, I think it's important to consider that CEO pay is often tied to performance and the growth of the company. For instance, consider how Steve Jobs took a $1 salary when he returned to Apple in 1997. However, he had a significant stake in the company, and as the company's value grew, so did his wealth.
Similarly, CEO pay can be seen as an incentive for them to push the company to greater heights. Of course, this doesn't mean that workers shouldn't be paid fair wages, but it's a complex issue that needs a nuanced approa… Read more
@9CJ6CB69mos9MO
Yes, and I think that as the ceo gains money, the workers should at least gain a livable wage, something companies have been often fighting against as it reduces short term profits. CEO’s are already rather rich whenever they get that position, so I don’t think that them being able to afford a bigger yacht is as much of an incentive as a reward for the job they’ve already done.
I view capitalism as a system that is growing more and more unstable as time goes on, because the companies gain incredible amounts of political power, influencing the politicians and cutting taxes… Read more
