On Thu, 20 Aug 1998 SPINcons at aol.com wrote:
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> In a message dated 8/20/98 11:48:26 AM, Francis wrote:
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> <<Seems like one of the problems with organizing temps would be the size
> and sheer number of temp agencies. How do you organize something like
> Manpower, Inc.? If one successfully organized one temp agency, wouldn't
> their clients simply move to another agency? Just thinking...
> >>
>
> I think it's important to keep in mind that a large number of temps are
> actually hired by corporations, not through temp agencies. These temps are in
> particularly bad positions to organize as they often are trying to get
> permanent jobs with benefits. Unionizing would put them in questionable
> positions. Last year, I even had a dificult time getting temp employees at LL
> Bean to sign an open letter to the CEO questioning the continued sale of Nike
> sneakers by a company that claims to be so in touch with labor, environment,
> etc., etc.
>
> Jason
>