The Irony of Union Anger Over Smoking Ban

Posted on June 7, 2008

-By Warner Todd Huston

Last month, the UAW got their overalls in a bundle over a smoking ban instituted at the Caterpillar manufacturing plant in East Peoria, Illinois. The union got so mad they filed an unfair labor practice charge with the National Labor Relations Board claiming that the “60 year privilege” of smoking at the plant had been unfairly broken by the plant management who instituted a smoking ban that will be imposed on all U.S. properties.

The United Auto Workers union filed an unfair labor practice charge against Caterpillar Inc. over a smoking ban that goes into effect at all of its U.S. properties on Sunday.

The union claims the ban goes against

Where is the irony? Well, here we have a union that traditionally claims to have everyone’s interests at heart, claims to be more interested in the worker’s health and safety than management is, even desires to have control over what management does to make sure everyone is happy, safe, and healthy.

Yet, here they are upset over a management decision that will positively affect the health of the workers?

So, do we have a management that cares more about the worker’s health than the union does?

Sure looks like it.

Ah, the irony.

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3 Responses to “The Irony of Union Anger Over Smoking Ban”

Bob on June 7th, 2008 9:26 am

One proven solution to eliminate much of the controversy over smoking bans is already commercially available in the form of electronic cigarettes, cigars and pipes (one brand name is Crown7):

* They contain no tobacco;

* They emit only a harmless vapor that simulates smoke yet satisfies the nicotine urges and cravings;

* They’re not offensive and can be enjoyed anywhere smoking is prohibited;

* They can transform traditionally smoke-filled environments (i.e., casinos, bowling alleys, pool halls, bars and restaurants) into smoke-free environments that can be enjoyed by smokers and non-smokers alike; and, perhaps best of all,

* They leave none of the residue and odors that accompany traditional cigarettes on clothing and other surfaces.

Worth considering, don?t you think?
Gene on June 7th, 2008 1:52 pm

Follow the money:

1. the jerk promoting “e-cigarettes.” Harmless vapor, right. If people can smell the flavorings–and they can–then other elements haven’t been completely combusted either–nicotine for example.

2. ACLU received hundreds of thousands from the tobacco cos., and immediately started touting tobacco’s line.

What about UAW?

I repeat:

FOLLOW THE MONEY
Joe Camel on June 7th, 2008 1:57 pm

Gene:

I have a question for you. What do you do about the thousands of smells other than nicotine that permeate our world? Have you considered getting a life?