That was a statement used by my grandfather to talk about using non-Union labor. Literally your house might get burned to the ground if you didn't use Union labor for construction. Now I come from a family of Republicans, but unions have always been something respected and loved.
Watching this whole debate on the "Big Three" I just want to yell. A few folks, all Republicans, have gone after the AWU guy. Give me a break. Unions are not a bad thing.
My grandfather, 93, was a union member. Tool and die (Snap On). His job got shipped overseas many years ago. He now has a health issue or two. I've asked my dad, who worked for our nation for 30 years in the Air Force, what my grandfather's health care plan is like.
My dad just says "I wish I had what he has ....."
Think about that for a couple seconds.
Unions are not evil!