FAO andy222 - Letter in the Belfast Newsletter re Comrade Milliband & Co

[andy222]

I agree with most of that Ded but that demented bitch Thatcher was the one that ripped the heart out of our manufacturing industry in the first place.

[Terpe]

I agree with most of that Ded but that demented bitch Thatcher was the one that ripped the heart out of our manufacturing industry in the first place.

I cannot think how that was Andy??
Not picking an argument at all, nor asking for any. But my memories of those times (when I was young) also include the stupidity and total stubborness of some unions (of which I was also an unwilling member) who opposed any reform or updating whatsoever simply because of her political colour and for no other sensible reason.
You seem so anti-Thatcher I'm just interested in why
According to statistics only 39% of union members voted for Labour in the 1983 general election.
History tells us it was not a one way street. The unions also have a negative contribution as I recall.
That's my recollection anyways.

I lost a lot of money during those times and also a lot of respect for the unions.

Just my opnion.

[andy222]

I cannot think how that was Andy??
Not picking an argument at all, nor asking for any. But my memories of those times (when I was young) also include the stupidity and total stubborness of some unions (of which I was also an unwilling member) who opposed any reform or updating whatsoever simply because of her political colour and for no other sensible reason.
You seem so anti-Thatcher I'm just interested in why
According to statistics only 39% of union members voted for Labour in the 1983 general election.
History tells us it was not a one way street. The unions also have a negative contribution as I recall.
That's my recollection anyways.

I lost a lot of money during those times and also a lot of respect for the unions.

Just my opnion.

Unions now there is a new one to blame. Like I have said before what do you do when a government puts the cost of living up? Obviously you need more salary to keep up with those price rises. Why do we pay union fees? I think the idea is for them to fight for you. The reason we are in this position now is the fault of past governments hiking prices up. Therefore salaries go up. Why do you think china and india are doing so well? Easy answer CHEAP LABOUR. I respect your opinion though your entitled to it Terpe.