Louisiana Officials Possible Strike?

[Judtech]

Originally Posted by Snaqwells

And the problem is that when one group tries to grow a pair and stand up for themselves, the neighboring association comes swooping in to save the district from those nasty local officials.

It's the ultimate example of throwing your partner under the bus.

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SNAQ I disagree with you on this. This is what free market capitalism is all about. Just like anything else, people pay what the market will bear. If the schools can get away with paying so little, that is on the people accepting the games. Unless and until the associations get on the same page, this practice will continue and I have no problem with it.
Eventually, if enough officials say it isn't worth my time, then there will be a shortage of workers. In order to increase the pool of workers the "employers" will have to 'sweeten' the pot. IMO, I don't think the state officiating associations realize how much leverage they actually have. I agree that when the issue is 'revisited' if the compensation isn't up to snuff, then the associations should walk. If other Associations "poach" from those that walk away, it will be a short term fix. Eventually, they are going to run out of officials who think it is worth the drive and time to take these games.

Free market competition. It's a bit*** but it is the American way!!!
(Go rent F.I.S.T with Sylvester Stallone to get you fired up for the UNION!!)