Anodyne
Sunday, March 12, 2006
 
My pal Steve refers me to Applianceadvisor.com, the self-proclaimed "electronic fishwrap of the applicance industry." I love trade journals, especially muckraking ones with a good sense of humor.

Sample news item:

"Electrolux to open laundry factory in Juarez, Mexico.

In related story, 700 families in Webster City, IA are kicked to curb.

An $100 million factory for laundry products should be in full operation by the end of 2007, replacing a big chunk of a factory already in existence in Webster City, IA.

What will 700 workers do without work in Webster City? That wasn't in the press release.

Electrolux said:

'Front-load washers and companion dryers are a high-growth segment of the North American market, and the Webster City factory doesn't have the capacity needed to meet anticipated demand.'

No space to expand in Iowa?

Wouldn't it be nice to see an honest press release such as:

'We attempted in good faith to negotiate with our Webster City workers, now paid $18/hour, by offering them the more globally competitive $20/day, but they refused. Obviously the choice was theirs.'

Isn't Free Trade fantastic!!!"
- posted by cjb @ 1:01 PM


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