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In reply to the discussion: Why Factories Are Having Trouble Filling Nearly 400,000 Open Jobs [View all]riversedge
(76,731 posts)9. Union-paid factory workers make good salaries-many would say they are the
back bone jobs of the country--allows folks to buy homes, cars, vacations, schools etc and community projects.
But -are these folks happy. Sure many are. Happiness is a subjective term. I have know a lot of factory workers who would give you the shirt of their backs. Good people.
But some aspire to other jobs, other forms of happiness to be good members of their families and communities.
In the end, folks need a salary not only to live on--but to help them be happy, good people.
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My math ... I can add, subtract, multiply and divide. I suck at algebra. Would they hire me ?? Im a 75 year old woman
Trueblue1968
Jun 29
#45
Just a guess, but these companies probably don't offer a wage that people could actually live on.
mackdaddy
Jun 28
#7
I was responding to Elle's post specifically mentioning plumber, electrician,welder
Arazi
Jun 29
#49
These companies will not hire people unemployed for a long period or if they are disabled.
Jacson6
Jun 28
#19
Do these factory jobs pay a living wage and provide good health insurance plans?
Mysterian
Jun 29
#50