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Old 12-10-2014, 08:13 PM   #1
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Unemployment

Is this a cause or symptom of high unemployment?
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Old 12-10-2014, 09:39 PM   #2
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why the different heights for the different genders? Either a certain height is necessary to perform the job or it isn't an issue.

I smell a rat. could be baked into a donut?
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Old 12-10-2014, 09:45 PM   #3
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On the Reddit thread for this, someone has suggested it might be from the Philippines.
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Old 12-11-2014, 07:56 AM   #4
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Male height would be average for a Filipino, but tall for a female

Country Philippines
Average male height 163.5 cm (5' 4.4")
Average female height 151.8 cm (4' 11.8")
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Old 12-11-2014, 08:14 AM   #5
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They probably need to be able to see over the counter, and ~2 inch heels are assumed for women. (Even a comfy shoe can have some heel to it.)

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Old 12-11-2014, 02:41 PM   #6
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Ah ha, heels! I think infi's got it. That makes complete sense.
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Old 12-11-2014, 09:24 PM   #7
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Critically important is for employees to be no more than 5'4". Then the boss will be taller than his employees. And therefore will be smarter.
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Old 11-09-2015, 06:26 PM   #8
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Ford went thru the early 2010's pretty much unscathed by the big banks.
Now the United Auto Workers union has regained it's voice and influence.

This headline got my attention because I own a Ranger,
and was very disappointed when Ford announced
they were killing production of this model pickup.

Ford deal with UAW brings back Ranger pickup
USA Today - Alisa Priddle and Brent Snavely, Detroit Free Press - 11/9/15

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United Auto Workers union leaders signed off on a tentative agreement with Ford
on Monday that would deliver $10,000 in signing bonuses to every worker and
$9 billion in new U.S. product investments, retaining or creating 8,500 jobs.
Now it is time for the members to vote.

The new-product investments include a commitment by Ford to bring
its Ranger midsize pickup back to America and to revive the storied Bronco nameplate.
Both would be built at the Michigan Assembly Plant which will stop
making the Ford Focus and C-Max families of vehicles there in 2018.
...
Beyond this headline story, it is truly remarkable what the Union has negotiated...

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Ford workers will be eligible for about $8,500 in signing bonuses
as well as other goodies including profit sharing, a $1,500 annual
inflation protection bonus and possible $250 annual competitiveness bonus,
according to people familiar with the deal.

Additionally, $1,500 of the profit sharing amount due would be pulled ahead
so that workers would get a tidy $10,000 upon ratification.
...
Retirees get $1,000 in four annual $250 cash payments or gift cards.
Surviving spouses get a total of $500 over the four years in $125 annual payments.
They also can use the revived Legal Services Plan.
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[It goes on and on...]
Hooray UAW

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Old 11-09-2015, 07:14 PM   #9
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Detroit has habitually promised future rewards, and the UAW has always bought it. That's what damn near sunk GM, making promises then instead of funding them out of enormous profits, threw the money at stockholders to win the hearts and minds of Wall Street.

It's unusual to see such a generous nod to retirees, Ford's are not contractually obligated to include them in negotiations. However Ford is well aware that retirees, under the UAW bylaws, are allowed to vote on the contract. Historically, many of them do.
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Old 11-09-2015, 11:19 PM   #10
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It's unusual to see such a generous nod to retirees,
Ford's are not contractually obligated to include them in negotiations.
However Ford is well aware that retirees, under the UAW bylaws,
are allowed to vote on the contract. Historically, many of them do.
I didn't know that. I find it interesting.

My Dad was very active in UAW even after retirement, so I suppose that was in GM's contract too.

All that is probably where I got my "liberal" indoctrination.
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Old 11-10-2015, 12:00 AM   #11
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I believe it's in all UAW contracts, even at Boeing Helicopter.
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Old 11-10-2015, 04:19 AM   #12
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Unemployment sucks. As does underemployment.


That is all.
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Old 11-10-2015, 10:11 AM   #13
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In many ways, so does employment.
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Old 11-10-2015, 12:09 PM   #14
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I am working 15 hours a week, and travelling another 15 hours a week. And I am about £60 per month worse off than before I got the job ;p
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Old 11-10-2015, 12:46 PM   #15
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That's crazy, if you don't have a net gain, it's not employment it's something else, I'm not sure what to call it. You need a motorcycle... with a puppy sidecar.
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