Tip 'o The Hat to Jeff for this poignant commentary on Union By-Laws.
Union Rules A dedicated union worker was attending a convention in Reno 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 $70 and the girls get $30," she answered Offended at such unfair dealings, the union man stomped off down the street in search of a 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 $70 and the house gets $30."
"That's more like it!" the union man said. He handed the Madam $100, looked around the room, and pointed to a stunningly attractive blonde.
"I'd like her," he said. "I'm sure you would, sir," said the Madam. Then she gestured to an 87-year old woman in the corner, "but Ethel here has 67 years seniority and according to union rules, she's next."
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