regadless... unions suck. they should not dictate how the owners run a company. in a capitalist society, the owners should be able to hire and fire as they please, and pay those that they hire whatever salary they deem fit.

i work for an employer and am salaried. I am working 'at will.' I can lose my job at anytime for any reason. yes that sucks, but it's life. deal.

oh and that being said. i hope the new mechanics aren't car mechanics. hehe