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Title: Union chief calls Apple 'unpatriotic' for not hiring more workers
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URL Source: http://thehill.com/business-a-lobby ... or-not-hiring-american-workers
Published: Sep 5, 2011
Author: Meghashyam Mali
Post Date: 2011-09-05 16:58:36 by CZ82
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Views: 10024
Comments: 23
Union chief calls Apple 'unpatriotic' for not hiring more workers By Meghashyam Mali - 09/04/11 09:54 AM ET President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters James P. Hoffa criticized the patriotism of American corporations who are sitting on assets and holding back from employing more American workers. Hoffa called American businesses "unpatriotic" for opening factories and stores overseas instead of helping boost employment at home on CNN’s State of the Union Sunday. He singled out Apple Inc., saying “every time they do something, they do it in China, they do it somewhere else.” “We owe an obligation to America, let’s put America back to work,” he said. Hoffa suggested that too much attention has been paid to what the president and lawmakers can do to boost the economy and called for increased pressure on business to contribute to the effort. “What obligation does American business have?” he asked. He called on corporations to “start spending some of that money here in America.” “We’ve lost 8 million jobs since ‘08 and we need to challenge them to get in the game,” said Hoffa. Hoffa also said he expected the president to present a “bold plan” to boost employment when he addresses a joint session of Congress Thursday. “We want a bold plan. Labor wants a bold program,” said Hoffa. So far what we’ve done hasn’t worked; we’re still at 9 percent,” he said of the unemployment rate. “He needs to challenge business. Labor needs everybody to be in the game.” Labor unions have indicated they are growing frustrated with their traditional allies in Washington over worries the president and congressional Democrats are more concerned with cutting the national deficit than with boosting the still-struggling economy. Hoffa though suggested that the Teamsters were still behind the president in his reelection bid. “He took over the worst economy in 80 years,” said Hoffa. “He’s going to have a very difficult time turning this around.” He dismissed the Republican 2012 presidential field and said Obama was the easy choice. “When the alternatives are Sarah Palin, Michele Bachmann and Rick Perry, it makes it easy to make this decision,” he said. He said the GOP candidates were “anti-union, anti-worker.” Amidst concern that Democratic leaders are not pushing back against Republicans, labor unions are gearing up for the 2012 election. AFL-CIO President Richard Trumka said Wednesday that a super PAC is being set up by the labor federation to help unions earn their independence from political parties. Trumka said labor unions would continue to push both parties to do more to boost employment. Voters are “going to check and see who’s pushing for jobs right now, see whose main purpose and focus is jobs,” said Trumka Wednesday.
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#1. To: CZ82 (#0)
“We owe an obligation to America, let’s put America back to work,” he said. I just ripped Hoffa on another thread mere moments ago. But he does have a point about outsourcing jobs. We are supposed to be a country and we should look out for each other first. I would like to see double the tariffs of anything Trump mentioned on China. They aren't our friends.
Patriotism is the last refuge of a scoundrel -- Samuel Johnson, April 7, 1775
Then him and his Leftard crony politician friends need to learn how that concept works instead of just paying it lip service.... Stop with the stupid regulations, taxes, pay demands and ObozoCare and outsourcing wouldn't happen....
When asked by a Liberal what I bought my Granddaughter for her 1st birthday I replied, "MORE AMMUNITION"!!!! -----------------------------"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
What you said would be nice and I agree with it. But what about the slave labor that comes out of China for example. You can't compete very well with a person making a buck an hour. That is why I support tariffs on foreign goods especially Chinese ones.
But we were before all of this shit started..... The real reason why this is happening is because some Politicians want this to happen, make you reliant on them.... not on your own skills.... They want the power and they are passing legislature to accomplish just that..... phuck the average working man....
When asked by a Liberal what I bought my Granddaughter for her 1st birthday I replied, "MORE AMMUNITION"!!!! -----------------------------"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
Ever notice its only the Left that questions anyone's 'patriotism'? But pretends their opponents do this to them?
Proxy IP's are amusing.....lmao
But pretends their opponents do this to them? That isn't true. I question Obama and most all of the lefts patriotism.
But pretends their opponents do this to them? You know I've never figured out they think they know about patriotism when none of them are???? Rules for Leftards #20). Do not try to refute what I say, even though it’s total bullshit….
When asked by a Liberal what I bought my Granddaughter for her 1st birthday I replied, "MORE AMMUNITION"!!!! -----------------------------"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
Ever notice its only the Left that questions anyone's 'patriotism'? But pretends their opponents do this to them? That isn't true. I question Obama and most all of the lefts patriotism. In the real world of American politics Stone. Sheesh. You know what I'm talking about here. Feelin a bit contrary, eh? lol
Proxy IP's are amusing.....lmao
Yep. You know what the real irony is when it comes to Democrats and questioning 'patriotism'? Most of those that dare to go there never served in our military. In fact, you can see direct coorolatiion between those that say such things, and a list of demeaning comments related to us veterans. And you have the occasional Dem Vet, like that idiot Kerry, who suggest if you don't go to college 'you end up in Iraq'....(eyes rolling) btw, bastard still hasn't released HIS military records....you'd think 7 years would be enough time....
Proxy IP's are amusing.....lmao
Questioning patriotism in a Free Society is a rogue's argument. If there is any group that continually shows their disdain for Americans it's so called "conservatives".
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." "THE MILITIA IS COMING!!! THE MILITIA IS COMING!!!" I lurk to see if someone other than Myst or Pookie posts anything...
Gee Boofer...imagine you bringing up military service... Whoda thought... Seen anyone sucked through a propeller lately?
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." "THE MILITIA IS COMING!!! THE MILITIA IS COMING!!!" I lurk to see if someone other than Myst or Pookie posts anything...
I'm sure you have evidence to back up your claim?
America...Love It or Leave It...
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." "THE MILITIA IS COMING!!! THE MILITIA IS COMING!!!" I lurk to see if someone other than Myst or Pookie posts anything...
America...Love It or Leave It... LBJ was a conservative? Who knew . . . ?
__________________________________________________________________________________________ I don't consider this a free country anymore. Yes we still have some freedoms left which is good. But many have been lost. In fact if it was up to you people wouldn't be able to form in groups and have spokesmen. Citizens United. Just saying.
I was looking for the video you mentioned. I only found Johnson talking about his balls and bunghole and calling blacks the N word so far.
Liar.
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." "THE MILITIA IS COMING!!! THE MILITIA IS COMING!!!" I lurk to see if someone other than Myst or Pookie posts anything...
A corporation is a group of people. I'm not lying. That is my take on your position.
I can show you dozens of corporations wirh 0 employees....
America...My Kind Of Place... "I truly am not that concerned about [bin Laden]..." "THE MILITIA IS COMING!!! THE MILITIA IS COMING!!!" I lurk to see if someone other than Myst or Pookie posts anything...
I'm always surprised to see adherents of the 'rugged individualism' doctrine, calling for more group think.
Group think. lol Have you ever heard of the Declaration of Independence?
Hoffa isn't talking about getting jobs for the "REAL" workers of this country, just for Union employees!!!
When asked by a Liberal what I bought my Granddaughter for her 1st birthday I replied, "MORE AMMUNITION"!!!! -----------------------------"People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf."
Hoffa called American businesses "unpatriotic" for opening factories and stores overseas instead of helping boost employment at home on CNN’s State of the Union Sunday. He singled out Apple Inc., saying “every time they do something, they do it in China, they do it somewhere else.”
#2. To: CZ82 (#0)
Union chief calls Apple 'unpatriotic' for not hiring more workers
The hippies wanted peace and love. We wanted Ferraris, blondes and switchblades. -- Alice Cooper
#3. To: A K A Stone (#1)
But he does have a point about outsourcing jobs. We are supposed to be a country and we should look out for each other first.
#4. To: CZ82 (#3)
#5. To: A K A Stone (#4)
You can't compete very well with a person making a buck an hour.
#6. To: CZ82 (#0)
#7. To: Badeye (#6)
Ever notice its only the Left that questions anyone's 'patriotism'?
#8. To: Badeye (#6)
Ever notice its only the Left that questions anyone's 'patriotism'?
#9. To: A K A Stone (#7)
#10. To: CZ82 (#8)
#11. To: A K A Stone (#7)
That isn't true. I question Obama and most all of the lefts patriotism.
--GW Bush
--Sarah Palin's version of "The Midnight Ride of Paul revere"
#12. To: Badeye (#10)
--GW Bush
--Sarah Palin's version of "The Midnight Ride of Paul revere"
#13. To: war (#11)
If there is any group that continually shows their disdain for Americans it's so called "conservatives".
#14. To: Murron (#13)
I'm sure you have evidence to back up your claim?
--GW Bush
--Sarah Palin's version of "The Midnight Ride of Paul revere"
#15. To: war, Murron (#14)
I'm sure you have evidence to back up your claim?
HA! The tea-party, INDEED! They're so . . . ah . . . common
#16. To: war (#11)
Questioning patriotism in a Free Society
#17. To: Get Outta Dodge! (#15)
#18. To: A K A Stone (#16)
In fact if it was up to you people wouldn't be able to form in groups and have spokesmen. Citizens United.
--GW Bush
--Sarah Palin's version of "The Midnight Ride of Paul revere"
#19. To: war (#18)
#20. To: A K A Stone (#19)
A corporation is a group of people
--GW Bush
--Sarah Palin's version of "The Midnight Ride of Paul revere"
#21. To: A K A Stone (#19)
A corporation is a group of people. I'm not lying. That is my take on your position.
#22. To: mininggold (#21)
#23. To: A K A Stone (#1)
I just ripped Hoffa on another thread mere moments ago. But he does have a point about outsourcing jobs. We are supposed to be a country and we should look out for each other first.
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