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 17 days ago
So, isn’t everyone gone on vacation?
blunebottle 17 days ago
He’s trying to avoid spelling it the correct way: LABOUR.
rekam Premium Member 17 days ago
blunebottle, not in this country.
comixbomix 17 days ago
Have a nice weakend.
a sage 17 days ago
Not literate workers?
HarryLime Premium Member 17 days ago
The proofreaders at the sign shop are on strike!Union members stand together!
Kornfield Kounty 17 days ago
Workers of the World ‘Untie’
Bellboy 17 days ago
“Hard work is for people short on talent” – George Carlin
wongo 17 days ago
Happy Labrador
Brich027 17 days ago
Don’t wory, we’ll twerk it out!
looseparts creator 17 days 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 17 days ago
Some people salute twerkers.
Kaputnik 17 days ago
Oh, and be careful on Laser Day.
Steverino Premium Member 17 days 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 17 days ago
Time to watch the Strong Bad Email “Labor Day”.
Frank Burns Eats Worms 17 days ago
And for those giving birth, Happy in Labor Day.
grange Premium Member 17 days 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 17 days ago
I’ll celebrate the twerker werkers.
PoodleGroomer 17 days ago
The laber union supports those who have or service labias.
mistercatworks 17 days 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 17 days ago
Just as long as they didn’t sauté the workers.
Bill The Nuke 16 days 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 16 days ago
%&§(/ keyboard! Produces an E when I want an E!
betseytacy 13 days ago
why has no one commented on “werkers” and “laber”???