its a 'burgh thing
actually,lack of participation is noticed on a national level in most union circles....somewhat of a phenomena especially when successful participation reaps benefits to all who come.
why this lackluster thing? hard to tell.times have changed...people should be required to read union history as it seems we are heading back into the scenarios that our forefathers found neccessary to fight and organize.it will most likely get worse with a national average of union participation around 12%.
check my statements,they are supported.
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