Dear Editor...
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Dear Mr. Rivera
This has gone too far! These labor unions are causing havoc on my business. Their demands are preposterous. Union workers are asking for higher wages, better working conditions, and my word not to fire or lay them off (Domhoff, Who rules Amer.). This is outrageous because if I adhere to these demands I will lose my competitive edge in this economy. Part of the reason I have done so well is because, as of now, I have flexibility with hiring and firing, trimming and extending hours, and cutting wages as I see fit (Domhoff, Who Rules Amer.). I remember a fellow by the name of Ralph Ransom once saying,"Before the reward there must be labor. You plant before you harvest. You sow in tears before you reap joy" (Ransom, Labor Quotes). He is a smart fellow. Before you enjoy the benefits of your work you must first work. To put an end to this chaos, my fellow business men and I tried to use yellow dog contracts, which would allow us to dismiss a worker if they participated in union activity (Boundless, "The Rise"). As a business owner, I am merely helping my employees reach their full potential. All the work I have them doing are steps towards bettering themselves. Power is not accomplished through complaining; hard work and dedication to my demands will only improve their lives. No one acclaimed wealth without getting a little dirty.
Sincerely,
A helpful owner
This has gone too far! These labor unions are causing havoc on my business. Their demands are preposterous. Union workers are asking for higher wages, better working conditions, and my word not to fire or lay them off (Domhoff, Who rules Amer.). This is outrageous because if I adhere to these demands I will lose my competitive edge in this economy. Part of the reason I have done so well is because, as of now, I have flexibility with hiring and firing, trimming and extending hours, and cutting wages as I see fit (Domhoff, Who Rules Amer.). I remember a fellow by the name of Ralph Ransom once saying,"Before the reward there must be labor. You plant before you harvest. You sow in tears before you reap joy" (Ransom, Labor Quotes). He is a smart fellow. Before you enjoy the benefits of your work you must first work. To put an end to this chaos, my fellow business men and I tried to use yellow dog contracts, which would allow us to dismiss a worker if they participated in union activity (Boundless, "The Rise"). As a business owner, I am merely helping my employees reach their full potential. All the work I have them doing are steps towards bettering themselves. Power is not accomplished through complaining; hard work and dedication to my demands will only improve their lives. No one acclaimed wealth without getting a little dirty.
Sincerely,
A helpful owner
Dear Sir,
This has gotten out of hand. From the unsuitable working conditions to the low wages, it has gotten out of control. It is now time for us workers to take a stand together to fight against the unfair treatment from our employers. Originally the labor unions were formed for defensive purposes -- to protect against what we see as arbitrary decisions, such as sudden wage cuts, layoffs, & firings (Domhoff, Who Rules Amer.). As expected, our demands were not listened to by our employers. We were pushed into taking action. During one of our strikes my dear friend Adrian Alverez said to our employer, "Yes, you need the water. Yes, you need the sun. But that alone won't give you the plant. You need the working hands to give it life" (Alverez, Labor Quotes). Without the working hands, in this case us, the businesses would not go anywhere. If you ask me, the company is 99.9% ours with all the work us employees do. Mistreating the employees will not keep us in place to help the business flourish. Hopefully my letter will help inform everyone and better our working conditions. We will continue to fight until our demands are met!
Until next time,
A relentless fighter
This has gotten out of hand. From the unsuitable working conditions to the low wages, it has gotten out of control. It is now time for us workers to take a stand together to fight against the unfair treatment from our employers. Originally the labor unions were formed for defensive purposes -- to protect against what we see as arbitrary decisions, such as sudden wage cuts, layoffs, & firings (Domhoff, Who Rules Amer.). As expected, our demands were not listened to by our employers. We were pushed into taking action. During one of our strikes my dear friend Adrian Alverez said to our employer, "Yes, you need the water. Yes, you need the sun. But that alone won't give you the plant. You need the working hands to give it life" (Alverez, Labor Quotes). Without the working hands, in this case us, the businesses would not go anywhere. If you ask me, the company is 99.9% ours with all the work us employees do. Mistreating the employees will not keep us in place to help the business flourish. Hopefully my letter will help inform everyone and better our working conditions. We will continue to fight until our demands are met!
Until next time,
A relentless fighter
Dear Editor
Thank you for allowing my friend and I a chance to get our views into the paper and out there for everyone to see through our mock interview. I am against big businesses and monopolies because it is an unbalance of power and allows business owners to do what ever they want. This is an honor to have a chance to share my opinion.
1)What exactly is a monopoly?
A monopoly is when a firm buys out all its competitors and has complete control over its industry's production, wages, and prices (Danzer, 449).
2)Why do you dislike big business and monopoly?
Big businesses and monopoly creates an unbalance of power. If one company controls an entire product, no one can challenge them. This is unfair because then there is no competition to keep each business in check. With competition they will more than likely change prices often to reel customers from another business. Without other companies producing the same product, that one company is free to do as it wishes. I remember hearing Sidney Hillman, first president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers , say,"We want a better America, an America that will give its citizens, first of all, a higher and higher standard of living so that no child will cry for food in the midst of plenty" (Hillman, "Labor Quotes"). While the wealthy splurge and profit from their greed, there are children in our country starving. I for one want better for my country. Big businesses mostly benefit the millionaires. While they reap the benefits and profit, we regular citizens suffer.
3) How do you feel about the quote, "I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap that the man or woman who produces the cloth will starve in the process" (Harrison, "Labor Quotes")?
I feel this quote sums up my entire point in this interview. It is preposterous that someone is willing to wear something cheap despite the knowledge that many men, women, and children have probably risked their lives or in some cases died for a simple piece of cloth.
Thank you for allowing my friend and I a chance to get our views into the paper and out there for everyone to see through our mock interview. I am against big businesses and monopolies because it is an unbalance of power and allows business owners to do what ever they want. This is an honor to have a chance to share my opinion.
1)What exactly is a monopoly?
A monopoly is when a firm buys out all its competitors and has complete control over its industry's production, wages, and prices (Danzer, 449).
2)Why do you dislike big business and monopoly?
Big businesses and monopoly creates an unbalance of power. If one company controls an entire product, no one can challenge them. This is unfair because then there is no competition to keep each business in check. With competition they will more than likely change prices often to reel customers from another business. Without other companies producing the same product, that one company is free to do as it wishes. I remember hearing Sidney Hillman, first president of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers , say,"We want a better America, an America that will give its citizens, first of all, a higher and higher standard of living so that no child will cry for food in the midst of plenty" (Hillman, "Labor Quotes"). While the wealthy splurge and profit from their greed, there are children in our country starving. I for one want better for my country. Big businesses mostly benefit the millionaires. While they reap the benefits and profit, we regular citizens suffer.
3) How do you feel about the quote, "I pity the man who wants a coat so cheap that the man or woman who produces the cloth will starve in the process" (Harrison, "Labor Quotes")?
I feel this quote sums up my entire point in this interview. It is preposterous that someone is willing to wear something cheap despite the knowledge that many men, women, and children have probably risked their lives or in some cases died for a simple piece of cloth.
Dear Mister Rivera
Recently I conducted an interview with a friend of mines who happens to work for you. He informed me he would be able to get my views on why I approve of big businesses and monopolies and how positive the concepts are, to you and into the paper if I answered a few questions.
1)What is Social Darwinism?
Social Darwinism is the idea that some individuals of different species flourish and hand down their traits to the next generations, while others do not. A process of "natural selection" took out unsuited individuals and enabled the best-adapted to survive (Danzer, 448). In this case those who worked hard reaped the benefits. They took control and because of that they now own an entire chain of businesses.
2)Why do you support big businesses and monopolies?
I support big businesses because it is a positive thing for everyone. It may not look like it with the conditions as of now but in the future everyone will see how our hard work contributed to American success. John D. Rockefeller stated, "Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people" ("Brainy Quotes"). Business owners are leading by example. They are working hard to achieve dreams and goals that they set out for. Instead of laborers seeing this and striving to be better, they want to protest the achievements of others. They should be following business men examples; hard work is not achieved by being afraid to get a little dirty in the workplace. Hair grows back does it not...
Recently I conducted an interview with a friend of mines who happens to work for you. He informed me he would be able to get my views on why I approve of big businesses and monopolies and how positive the concepts are, to you and into the paper if I answered a few questions.
1)What is Social Darwinism?
Social Darwinism is the idea that some individuals of different species flourish and hand down their traits to the next generations, while others do not. A process of "natural selection" took out unsuited individuals and enabled the best-adapted to survive (Danzer, 448). In this case those who worked hard reaped the benefits. They took control and because of that they now own an entire chain of businesses.
2)Why do you support big businesses and monopolies?
I support big businesses because it is a positive thing for everyone. It may not look like it with the conditions as of now but in the future everyone will see how our hard work contributed to American success. John D. Rockefeller stated, "Good leadership consists of showing average people how to do the work of superior people" ("Brainy Quotes"). Business owners are leading by example. They are working hard to achieve dreams and goals that they set out for. Instead of laborers seeing this and striving to be better, they want to protest the achievements of others. They should be following business men examples; hard work is not achieved by being afraid to get a little dirty in the workplace. Hair grows back does it not...
Ultimately America was better off due to the expansion of Big Business. Some benefits are it creates jobs and sells products for a lower price. Without competition a company can sell products for a low price without the fear of a competitor coming in and persuading customers to buy the same product cheaper. Through horizontal integration, where companies producing similar products merge, more products were being produced then before (Danzer, 448). According to Gerald A. Danzer, by limiting his competition "...Carnegie controlled almost the entire steel industry. By the time he sold his business in 1901, Carnegie's companies produced by far the largest portion of the nation's steel" (Danzer,448). Andrew Carnegie created a monopoly in steel that benefited the country. It produced a supply that everyone could use. There are some disadvantages of big business like living conditions but "despite low wages and a managerial class violently opposed Unions, wages and standard of living were higher in American than anywhere else at that time" ("Evaluation"). People across the world are living worse then the Americans here in U.S.A. Americans have an option to work and become stable. John D. Rockefeller stated, "I believe in the dignity of labor, whether with head or hand; that the world owes no man a living but that it owes every man an opportunity to make a living" ("Jhn D. Rckflr qts"). No matter how someone acclaims their wealth, if they did it through hard work, no one should down their achievements. They either do it by thinking like business men or by actual labor like laborers. Either way, no one owes you anything, its up to you to make something of yourself.
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