On 4/28/2021 7:04 PM, Dr. Bruce wrote:
> Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
>> On 4/28/2021 3:42 PM, Dr. Bruce wrote:
>>>
>>> They prevent exploitation of workers in an unbridled-capitalist
>>> country. If you leave it up to the companies alone, workers will be
>>> paid $1 per hour and get fired if they scratch their head during
>>> working hours.
>>>
>>
>> Maybe. probably still needed some places. Some businesses have
>> increase the pay rates because they can't get enough people. Part
>> time burger flippers that used to get minimum wage are now offered
>> $10. There is a big movement to raise wages to $15 but Amazon
>> already pays that with benefits. I understand working conditions are
>> rather busy though.
>
> "Rather busy" is a big euphemism. I saw an item about Amazon on
> Australian TV. Working conditions are inhumane.
>
>> Educated and skilled people always made a decent wage because they
>> are in demand. Joe Sixpack on the assembly line often needed help.
>
> Yes, most people are neither educated nor skilled. The majority of
> people are just plain dumb. They need protection the most because
> they're easily replaceable.
>
>> In the past, that is what unions were good for along with safety
>> conditions. OSHA is far from perfect but is also a help. Yes, I've
>> been through two OSHA audits with no problems, no fines. Probably not
>> a factory in the world could say that in 1950s or earlier.
>
> I don't know what OSHA is. Isn't that what they called the Bagwan?
>

Occupational Safety and Health Administration. They come up with silly
rules like dust masks and machine guards. Some rules were over the top,
most were good.