On Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:23:57 -0500, Lou Decruss wrote:

> On Mon, 30 Mar 2009 17:56:17 GMT, blake murphy
> > wrote:
>
>>On Sun, 29 Mar 2009 15:27:11 -0500, Lou Decruss wrote:
>
>>> That was a butchers union rule. Meat couldn't be sold unless there
>>> was a union member on duty. I remember the meat being covered in
>>> white paper at 5:59. But back then many women didn't work full time
>>> so it was a bit easier. Today it would be tough on families where both
>>> parents work. It was a dumb rule.
>>>
>>> Lou
>>
>>i'd say the butchers had a mighty good union at that time.
>
> I don't know about good, but they were strong. As long as they were
> doing all the cutting and wrapping I see no reason to control sales
> hours.
>
> Lou

'strong' would be a good word for it.

i know we possibly differ on this, but i think i'd prefer the times when
unions were stronger than the state they are in today. many people are
getting screwed today who would have been better off then even if they
didn't belong to a union.

your pal,
blake