Clt Observer On Cwa - Company Meeting

[700UW]

Actually about 2.2 million televisions (21+ inches) were produced in the united states in 2003.

There are no TVs MANUFACTURED in the US.

And sorry was not born till the late 60's and I am not a communist, I believe in democracy, unlike you who would like to have the master and servant or feudal system in place.

 

[blueoceans]

Tens of thousands of people were once gainfully employed in the U.S. as elevator operators. Maybe we should have paid them to stand around and push the button for us.

 

[cavalier]

Tens of thousands of people were once gainfully employed in the U.S. as elevator operators. Maybe we should have paid them to stand around and push the button for us.

They are on welfare now, so instead of paying their own way you and I are paying. It's called progress.

 

[ITRADE]

There are no TVs MANUFACTURED in the US.

Yes there are. According to the United States International Trade Commission, there are 6 manufacturers of CTVs in the United States (for TVs above 21 inches) - Five Rivers; Matsushita Kotobuki Electronics Industries of America, Inc.; Orion America, Inc.; Sanyo Manufacturing Corp.; Sony Corporation of America; and Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. These CTVs contain made in USA labels and are recorded by the Bureau of the Census as American manufactured televisions. Additionally, Hewlett Packard, and others are manufacturing flat paneled televisions for use as HDTVs.

The six main manufacturers produced 4.91 million CTVs in 2002.

If there was no domestic manufacturing of TVs in the United States, the Commission would NEVER have conducted a proceeding concerning the importation of televisions.

 

[cavalier]

Yes there are. According to the United States International Trade Commission, there are 6 manufacturers of CTVs in the United States (for TVs above 21 inches) - Five Rivers; Matsushita Kotobuki Electronics Industries of America, Inc.; Orion America, Inc.; Sanyo Manufacturing Corp.; Sony Corporation of America; and Toshiba America Consumer Products, Inc. These CTVs contain made in USA labels and are recorded by the Bureau of the Census as American manufactured televisions. Additionally, Hewlett Packard, and others are manufacturing flat paneled televisions for use as HDTVs.

If there was no domestic manufacturing of TVs in the United States, the Commission would NEVER have conducted a proceeding concerning the importation of televisions.

700. Itrade I am afraid is correct as they manufacture them right down the road from me here east of Pittsburgh, Sony. Also in Tennessee Zenith has a plant, which is still kicking out TVs. Unless they VERY recently went out of business. As to what size I have no idea but there are indeed TVs made in USA. I know a guy who delivers them out of the Tennessee factory. Also the new high-end TV/Monitors are being produced in the Midwest. A woman inventor owns that company.

 

[ITRADE]

Actually, its not Zenith. In fact, that plant should be Five Rivers which contract produces TVs for various manufacturers. They produce a TV to the customer's spec and slap a Zenith "badge" onto the front of the TV.

 

[cavalier]

Actually, its not Zenith. In fact, that plant should be Five Rivers which contract produces TVs for various manufacturers. They produce a TV to the customer's spec and slap a Zenith "badge" onto the front of the TV.

The guy who delivers for them can be heard on 75 meters, he's a real character.

 

[RedOne]

Are these TV manuf. like the shirt factory in my little town?
...The shirts are made in Taiwan almost ready to wear...except the collars are not sown on. That way 2 things happen. They can be shipped to good ole USA as "cloth" and import tax is less than a "finished product." Once they arrive, the collars are sown on and the MADE IN USA label is also sown in. Made in USA ? Would you say they are really made in USA? (Are the TV's done this way too?)
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The grocery store closest to me also has "self-checkout". I REFUSE to use them. One day my wife was with me and said why don't we just use the checkout? I replied, Everytime I use one of those things, I am helping do away with an employee who needs a job....I'll leave the stuff in the buggy and go down the street before I do that. A cashier looked at me and simply said, "Thank you."
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You do as you feel is best. I will do what I feel is best. That applies to buying groceries and to also voting on more concessions.
Luck to all.

 

[ITRADE]

Are these TV manuf. like the shirt factory in my little town?
...The shirts are made in Taiwan almost ready to wear...except the collars are not sown on. That way 2 things happen. They can be shipped to good ole USA as "cloth" and import tax is less than a "finished product." Once they arrive, the collars are sown on and the MADE IN USA label is also sown in. Made in USA ? Would you say they are really made in USA? (Are the TV's done this way too?)

The tubes come from all over the place. In fact, I think Corning just shut down their last tube plant.

Most transistors and components come from all over the place - Japan, USA, Korea, Taiwan, etc.

The tuners and transformers are often assembled here.

Most flat panels are U.S. or Canadian manufactured as the TV manufacturers cannot take the risk of long distance, oceanic shipping. Too often, the plasma or LCD screens are cracked during shipping or handling.

So, is every single component manufactured in the USA? No, but neither is a 777. Is enough manufactured in the USA to be treated as a USA-originated product? Yes.

Your example of textiles is slightly different. There is a global regime (an agreement) that quotas textiles for most every country on the globe. So, some products can come in under quota while others are maxed at the quota and have to be brought in a different way. That regime ends on December 31, 2004.

 

[mweiss]

They are on welfare now, so instead of paying their own way you and I are paying. It's called progress.

These people weren't qualified to do anything else but push buttons for other people???

 

[pitguy]

I believe every one should work and pull their weight unless the can not due to a disability. Some people just are not real bright and they too should be able to make some kind of a living though. I feel anyone that wants to work should have a decent job available to them. Should we be a country that is known for making people wealthy or known for how well we take care of others whom may not be able to take care of themselves? I have no problem with wealth as long as it is not at someone else's expense.

 

[mweiss]

Nor do I. I do, however, have a problem with spending my money to pay for someone else to do a job "on my behalf" that I'd rather do myself in the first place.

And that elevator operator doesn't work for free. Nor does the money to pay the elevator operator magically appear out of thin air.

 

[pitguy]

I understand. I have a problem with the money we in the U.S. send to other countries too. We send tons of money to countries like Israel, etc... That money I would rather spend at home.

 

[diogenes]

Nor do I. I do, however, have a problem with spending my money to pay for someone else to do a job "on my behalf" that I'd rather do myself in the first place.

And that elevator operator doesn't work for free. Nor does the money to pay the elevator operator magically appear out of thin air.

Agreed.

I have the same problem with American companies moving to a letter drop in Bermuda to avoid paying the taxes needed to maintain our infrastructure.

Infrastructure (roads, bridges, etc.) might I add, that the same companies depend on to move their goods on.

 

[28yrsnojob]

:down: CWA OVERpaid for pushing a few buttoms