Give me a highly successful unionized industry.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that the speaker, Jack Welch, who was a successful American businessman, believes that a highly successful industry should not be unionized. He likely felt that unions could negatively impact a company's ability to be successful and productive.
About Jack Welch
Jack Welch was an influential American business executive who served as the Chairman and CEO of General Electric (GE) for two decades. He received a record-breaking severance payment upon his retirement and was known for his business acumen and innovative leadership.
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