Might be hard to believe, but I’ve been a member of several unions, for many years. First, when I worked in a factory. (Yes, I began my illustrious career as a general laborer in a cardboard box factory.) Then, when I worked at a newspaper, as a member of the Writers Guild. And I have indeed walked a picket line. I’ve seen the good and bad of unions. Alas, now, there is no cartoonists union. But if we did, think of the signs we’d make.
In Canada, the proper spelling is labour, but it’s still pronounced like the Americans – “lā’ bər”, except for Brits and some immigrants, who say “lā’ bōr” or “lā’ boor”.
I worked for major international corporation for several years. During a “quality drive”, they displayed large color posters throughout the facilities. The poster text had “professionalism” mis-hyphenated. The personnel guy tried to tell me that was how it was hyphenated in Europe (no, it wasn’t). Such a joke.
One of our power plants tried to unionize because of the horrible management. Corporate went on anti-union campaign which consisted of “Unions bad, company good” and never addressed the workers’ concerns. I got in trouble at a site meeting when I dared to ask why the other plant wanted to unionize and how the company was addressing the issues.
Ratkin Premium Member 3 months ago
So, isn’t everyone gone on vacation?
blunebottle 3 months ago
He’s trying to avoid spelling it the correct way: LABOUR.
rekam Premium Member 3 months ago
blunebottle, not in this country.
comixbomix 3 months ago
Have a nice weakend.
a sage 3 months ago
Not literate workers?
HarryLime Premium Member 3 months ago
The proofreaders at the sign shop are on strike!Union members stand together!
Kornfield Kounty 3 months ago
Workers of the World ‘Untie’
Bellboy 3 months ago
“Hard work is for people short on talent” – George Carlin
wongo 3 months ago
Happy Labrador
Brich027 3 months ago
Don’t wory, we’ll twerk it out!
looseparts creator 3 months ago
Might be hard to believe, but I’ve been a member of several unions, for many years. First, when I worked in a factory. (Yes, I began my illustrious career as a general laborer in a cardboard box factory.) Then, when I worked at a newspaper, as a member of the Writers Guild. And I have indeed walked a picket line. I’ve seen the good and bad of unions. Alas, now, there is no cartoonists union. But if we did, think of the signs we’d make.
Gameguy49 Premium Member 3 months ago
Some people salute twerkers.
Kaputnik 3 months ago
Oh, and be careful on Laser Day.
Steverino Premium Member 3 months ago
I would never want to go near a hospital on Labor Day. That’s the day the maternity rooms are full.
The Orange Mailman 3 months ago
Time to watch the Strong Bad Email “Labor Day”.
Frank Burns Eats Worms 3 months ago
And for those giving birth, Happy in Labor Day.
grange Premium Member 3 months ago
In Canada, the proper spelling is labour, but it’s still pronounced like the Americans – “lā’ bər”, except for Brits and some immigrants, who say “lā’ bōr” or “lā’ boor”.
stamps 3 months ago
I’ll celebrate the twerker werkers.
PoodleGroomer 3 months ago
The laber union supports those who have or service labias.
mistercatworks 3 months ago
I worked for major international corporation for several years. During a “quality drive”, they displayed large color posters throughout the facilities. The poster text had “professionalism” mis-hyphenated. The personnel guy tried to tell me that was how it was hyphenated in Europe (no, it wasn’t). Such a joke.
Norris66 3 months ago
Just as long as they didn’t sauté the workers.
Bill The Nuke 3 months ago
One of our power plants tried to unionize because of the horrible management. Corporate went on anti-union campaign which consisted of “Unions bad, company good” and never addressed the workers’ concerns. I got in trouble at a site meeting when I dared to ask why the other plant wanted to unionize and how the company was addressing the issues.
c001 3 months ago
%&§(/ keyboard! Produces an E when I want an E!
betseytacy 3 months ago
why has no one commented on “werkers” and “laber”???