It’s that time again. The U.S.’s Big 3 automakers and the United Automobile Workers (UAW) are at war over the next four-year contract. The big bosses at Ford, GM, and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) want to continue to squeeze the laborers in the name of more profits, and the workforce is hoping to regain some … Read More
While I want everyone to try welding, and I’d dig it if everyone then found that they loved welding, it’s not everyone’s bag. It’s why exposing kids at a young age to blue-collar trades is important, so they know what their options are. We’ve done a terrific job of removing any scarlet letter previously associated … Read More
Union corruption is nothing new, but the extent of it can be mind-boggling. In this two-part series, welder and blogger Josh Welton shares his firsthand observations of corruption, thoughts on current investigations, and what can be done to eliminate the wrongdoing and preserve these entities. (Continue Reading)
Union corruption is nothing new, but the extent of it can be mind-boggling. In this two-part series, welder and blogger Josh Welton shares his firsthand observations of corruption, thoughts on current investigations, and what can be done to eliminate the wrongdoing and preserve these entities. (Continue Reading)