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[quote]QUOTE: <i>Originally posted by Eric Stuart</i> <br /><br />Interesting how people in a society can assume THEIR way must be best. <br /> <br />In the UK, industry was crippled by a slavish following of seniority in craft unions. <br /> <br />Of course, if everybody was the same, one could assume that the bloke (or lady!) with the most seniority is the best qualified, but it ain't necessarily so! <br />Some people plateau in their learning; some get lazy and say, "who cares; I'll get the job, anyway" (yes; there are people like that!!!!). No, ability should be the determinant, which should inlude a review of seniority. And what about willingness to a good job. I know I overtook in ability many of those who had been in my craft longer, but, until the rules were changed, I was ham-strung by seniority. Sorry if that sounds proud, but it is the truth! <br />[/quote] <br /> <br />Yes, it is interesting how people in society assume their way is better. Usually it is the Brits doing so. BTW which is the most common locomotive manufacturer over there? Is it Tyco or Lionel?
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