Union Rules
The true test of one’s devotion to a principle or set of principles is how one reacts when the principle(s) in question is applied to one’s self. Truly, this test is an effective measure of a person, though it can have some “interesting” effects…
A dedicated Teamsters union worker was attending a convention in Las Vegas and decided to check out the local brothels. When he got to the first one, he asked the Madam, ‘Is this a union house?’
“No,” she replied, “I’m sorry it isn’t.”
“Well, if I pay you $100, what cut do the girls get?”
“The house gets $80 and the girls get $20,” she answered.
Offended at such unfair dealings, the union man stomped off down the street in search of a more equitable, hopefully unionized shop. His search continued until finally he reached a brothel where the Madam responded, “Why yes sir, this is a union house. We observe all union rules.”
The man asked, “And if I pay you $100, what cut do the girls get?”
“The girls get $80 and the house gets $20.”
“That’s more like it!” the union man said.
He handed the Madam $100, looked around the room, and pointed to a stunningly attractive blond.
“I’d like her,” he said.
“I’m sure you would, sir,” said the Madam.
Then she gestured to a 92-year old woman in the corner, “but Ethel here has 67 years seniority and according to union rules, she’s next.”
The shop steward was more than a little shopworn. Definitely a case of the Teamster being hoist upon his own – or his union’s own – petard.
I’m guessing his continued support for his union’s seniority policies might be a little limp. 😆
Tags: Humor | Jokes | Labor Unions | Las Vegas | Nevada | Prostitution | Society
December 21st, 2011 at 12:52 pm
Funny! And so true.
December 21st, 2011 at 12:59 pm
Yeah, have you ever notice how much people – union types or not – hate it when their own rules are applied to them?
December 21st, 2011 at 1:31 pm
Yep, and although I can’t think of a good example at the moment, I’m probably as guilty of it as anyone else.
December 21st, 2011 at 2:42 pm
I think that, if we each and all were honest to and about ourselves, we could all admit to the same. I know I’m guilty of this failing.