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Omaha Steve

(99,678 posts)
Thu Feb 27, 2014, 07:46 PM Feb 2014

DU this poll on unions please


http://mayorslay.com/polls/20140227union.php

Do you approve or disapprove of labor unions?
Approve
Disapprove

Do you think unions in the country are too strong, too weak, or about the right strength?
Too strong
Too weak
About the right strength

Thinking about the future, do you think labor unions in this country will become stronger than they are today, the same as they are today, or weaker than they are today?
Will become stronger
Will get weaker
Will remain about the same

Would you, personally, like to see labor unions in this country have more influence than they have today, the same amount as today, or less influence than they have today?
More influence
Less influence
About the same

In the labor disputes of the last two or three years, have your sympathies, in general, been more on the side of the unions or more on the side of the companies?
Unions
Companies
Neither

Do you believe that union labor in the construction trades is more likely or less likely to be of good quality than non-union labor?
More likely
Less likely
They are about the same

Do you believe that public school teachers and public safety officers should be allowed to strike?
Yes, both groups should be allowed to strike
Teachers, but not public safety officers, should be allowed to strike
Public safety officers, but not teachers, should be allowed to strike
Neither teachers nor public safety officers should be allowed to strike

What is the most important workplace issue that unions protect?
Safety of the employees
Wages of the employees
Fairness in promotions
Work rules
Job security for employees
Quality of the work produced
Something else
Nothing

Would you rather have a job working for the government or working for a business?
Government
Business

Would you describe St. Louis as a union-friendly city?
Yes
No
Do you or someone in your household belong to a labor union?
Yes
No

I am a retired member of a labor union
BONUS QUESTION:
Which of the following factors is most important to your own financial security right now, your work, investments, inheritance, or good luck?
Work
Investments
Inheritance
Good luck

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DU this poll on unions please (Original Post) Omaha Steve Feb 2014 OP
Done, kick. Scuba Feb 2014 #1
Thx for this OldTime Feb 2014 #2
need DU help benddem Feb 2014 #3
Done. The only problem question was the St. Louis one. Don't know. idendoit Feb 2014 #4
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