Desert Spyder
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Does anyone know if the Spyder is made in a union shop? I'll explain later.
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Union shop
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Big Arm
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DON'T GET ME STARTED nojoke
wyliec
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Someone asked this about a year ago and things got pretty heated. I think that post may have been removed.
SpyderRyder
2010 RT-SE5 PE 781
Not a good idea. Kind of like discussing religion or politics or gun control or ... you get the idea. Let's keep it about the Ryde. 
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ThreeWheels
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Not a good idea. Kind of like discussing religion or politics or gun control or ... you get the idea. Let's keep it about the Ryde.
That's very true, but you want to feel comfortable that your ride won't fall apart on you.
In my opinion, the question is appropriate, and deserves an answer. Some may feel more comfortable if BRP is a union shop, others, not so much. Once answered, that should be the end of the discussion.
Firefly
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Not a good idea. Kind of like discussing religion or politics or gun control or ... you get the idea. Let's keep it about the Ryde.
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ameobe
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:agree:
bone crusher
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I don't think whether or not it is made in a union shop makes a difference except to the bottom line...unions make everything cost more...:yikes:
Except that some people can't leave it at a simple yes or no. The initial post hasn't been up but a few hours and already there are the 'i hope so's and the 'i hope not's.
It's just something that's bound to get out of hand.
(ETA-and even as I typed it got moved to the off topic board. Good moderation. Thank you.)
Firefly
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Exactly. There are many union and non-union workers out here that own Spyders. No need to add opinions about it whether it might be good or bad.
Desert Spyder
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Well, I didn't mean for the topic to cause such debate but perhaps I should explain why I ask. First of all, let me describe myself. I work for the BNSF Ry for 41 years next month (I will retire in 362 days but who's counting). At the beginning of my career I was "left of center", now I am "right of center". I am a registered Republican who supports the unions. The railroads operate as a closed shop meaning you must join a union after you're hired. It is not a pre-requisite for hire however as is the case for many other jobs. The purpose of the union originally was job safety, job protection, and more importantly, enforcement of child labor. I have witnessed abuse by and against unions in America as we all have. Its a pity that man must be greedy and immoral enough that unions were necessary.
Now the reason I asked: there is a raffle being conducted by a union in Canada offering a RT. My local is offering chances at the drawing. For me it was a matter of principal. If the local is supporting another lodge for a chance at a piece of merchandise, then that merchandise had better be union made. If you're against illegal immigration then you better not have an illegal nanny in the house.
Firefly indicated that the possibility BRP of being a union shop is likely. No other posts have suggested one way or another. I hope somebody can say definitely yes or no.
I could care less if the Spyder was union made or not. I bought the ryde and loving it.
Now the reason I asked: there is a raffle being conducted by a union in Canada offering a RT. My local is offering chances at the drawing. For me it was a matter of principal. If the local is supporting another lodge for a chance at a piece of merchandise, then that merchandise had better be union made. If you're against illegal immigration then you better not have an illegal nanny in the house.
Firefly indicated that the possibility BRP of being a union shop is likely. No other posts have suggested one way or another. I hope somebody can say definitely yes or no.
I could care less if the Spyder was union made or not. I bought the ryde and loving it.
Firefly
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Interesting conundrum, but I've found unions to be much more lax in recent years about sticking with only 'union made' products. I do plenty of work for union companies and directly with unions, and my business is not unionized.
Perhaps you can get your answer by checking with the union actually selling the tickets.....
And good luck !! :thumbup:
Perhaps you can get your answer by checking with the union actually selling the tickets.....
And good luck !! :thumbup:
You didn't mention if you'd tried calling BRP but that would be my suggestion. I don't think anyone but them or someone who works for them could answer definitely.
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
Maybe if it is a union I would think it would be a Machinists union but I could be wrong. maybe there is a website for these unions where you could do a search to see if the Spyder is made by union workers or not.
I tried doing this, but could not find one. Of course I am not the most computer friendly one.
Smylinacha
Yellinacha
I tried finding it and can't either.
I'm thinking they don't because wouldn't you see union info - such as union local webpages for BRP? I know where I work it is a closed shop (I'm not in the union since I am not in the shop) but they have a local webpage that anyone can go and read.
I'm thinking they don't because wouldn't you see union info - such as union local webpages for BRP? I know where I work it is a closed shop (I'm not in the union since I am not in the shop) but they have a local webpage that anyone can go and read.
