GM Strike

I can't believe they went on strike. I read what GM offered them and it was very generous.

It seems that GM offered them lump sum profit sharing bonus, but they wanted a set in stone regardless if it is a down year or not. I would have to side with GM on this especially since it was partly those set in stone increases and pensions that made them go bankrupt in 2008. I think it is fair for a bonus to be based on profits and can fluctuate depending on the economy. Yeah, you may not get as much on a down year, but at least the company will not go bankrupt and you have a chance to make more once the economy goes up instead of being out of a job.

From what I read they were blocking entrances to the plants, not to customers buying product. Scabs get treated as scabs. Desperate people resort to desperate measures.

Some things need to be protested, regardless of the decade.

Don't be quick to condemn an entire company or group of workers based on the inappropriate actions of a few.
I'm part of a small union in our company. We have around 1600 members. Yes, there are a few that take advantage of the union security and don't work as hard as they should. And there are a few who are very vocal. But, 99% of the folks work hard and are good people.