Back in the day 1506 where board donkeys and local 42L where lathers and framers and certified welders before you became a journeyman
I remember all the old guys still in the trades bitching about their pension when I was an apprentice
They are digging their own graves, maybe not this generation, but probably the next.
What’s sad to me is that the average guy cannot see that the top dogs are only looking out for themselves.
They didn't "hike" the fees. The laws of supply and demand did, and now the charges are cratering for the same reason. Ocean shipping companies don't set those prices, the entities that put their goods in the containers do.
Being involved in over seas shipping as a car guy hobbyist I went from paying about 3k a container to 6.5k, it made selling JDM parts a bitch. when your listing the same stuff in a niche market for very specelized 90's stuff it was a kick in the nut's. I miss it, but glad I got out when I did.
Harold needs to go find Jimmy Hoffa. They belong in the same place.
Years ago I went to a shop with a friend that specialized in modifying Skylines. The owner tossed out some numbers on what he was charging for customisations using JDM stuff and I was floored. That being said it was top notch work, and the cars were pretty badass.
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Lathers are extinct because the didn’t want to evolve. They thought walls would always be plaster. Well, they aren’t. Drywall took over. It’s faster and it looks better. Interior systems carpenters are supposed to be certified welders before journeying out. With the pussification of America we’ve made it so if they take the class twice and can’t pass that’s good enough.
Like Venetian plaster? That’s a finish on top of the drywall.
Completely agree. They are trying to protect the machine not the gears that make it run.
Well, I don’t know Harold Daggett must be in hard times because he had to sell his 76 foot yacht. I’m sure the union will provide a Learjet to fly him around to the different ports. Tough times for sure.
I like it. I could see certain areas it being very popular. In Tronconnes Mexico it makes sense because of all the moisture.
Well, I don’t know Harold Daggett must be in hard times because he had to sell his 76 foot yacht. I’m sure the union will provide a Learjet to fly him around to the different ports. Tough times for sure.
West coast guys still talking about walking?
I'm sure the editor urging his staff to obtain the most sensationalized story bits was massaging his boner over that one as he watched the ratings soar.Last evening on FOX, a reporter was speaking about an interview with a man who knew the Union Boss and his family. He said that there were Mob ties at some time or another and this "BOSS' is the perfect candidate to come up missing when found "IF" it could be in the Trunk of A Car in an abandoned parking lot somewhere.
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According to Wall Street Journal today, the dockworkers make more than most people already pushing the average wage at $200,000 - 250,000 . Golly gee, let's preserve those jobs by asking to almost double their wages, LOL. If the union crooks pull this off, the dockworkers will surely be replaced by more inexpensive automation. Just common sense.
So to touch on that, my union at least is aware of that. We say it all the time. We saw it in Boston and we don’t want to be the highest paid unemployed carpenters. Some very smart people negotiate our contracts.
Can’t forget how the Baker’s union shut down a shit ton of jobs at hostess a few years back.
Side note, All the trucks they mandated that are low emissions drive in and out of the port about a mile to huge transfer stations and the same trashy trucks that were banned from the ports still transport all that gear. But the ports are greenThe irony between politics and unions is humorous to me. I recognized it 20 years ago when I was barely 18 years old getting dispatched on my first day through a local SoCal union. To bring this topic more local, SoCal has two port terminals that are automated - APM Terminals and Long Beach Container Terminal. I took part in completing the automation infrastructure at APMT. The project was delayed for 6 months because ILWU resisted the automation movement. I watched the local meetings with the POLA Harbor Commissioners and ILWU. I also sat in meetings with the directors of APMT. What the ILWU failed to realize is that the political party they stand behind and support have forced the automation movement. The Democratics in California only care about going green. They passed the Clean Air Action Plan which pushes the ports to be net zero emissions by 2040. The tenants of POLA and POLB can lean on the CAAP all day long to automate their terminals. If the tenants are going to be forced to make the green investment you better bet their new equipment will be automated. I don't know if ILWU will ever realize the political party they support and empower are driving the policies to eliminate their jobs. The first automation phase at APMT was in 2019 and the ILWU is currently backing Harris, so obviously they are not learning.
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This is correct and the plan once they arrive
You just did the bathroom and forgot the outlet for the Washlet? Standard feature these days on bathroom remodeling. Lol
Just curious since I haven’t seen any figures. How much has the shipping costs come down for the ports that have converted to automated in Long Beach and overseas. ?
So no $$$$ savings that you know of.
Just think how many more of us will be sitting around on RDP bitching about shit.
Trucking should be automated.Just think how many more of us will be sitting around on RDP bitching about shit.
While I can agree with what you’re saying. That’s also a short sided view on commerce as a whole.
I have a buddy who owns a construction biz but is always too backed up with work so I had to roll the dice with some Home Depot sidewalk guys.
