I wrote: << "Actually, to "stand up together to it, against it, whatever it takes" is criminal activity. When "we" band together, and suggest what everyone should charge, or even that everybody should charge more, "we" are guilty of a federal crime, (price fixing, restraint of trade, and/or collusion). Help yourself, but leave me out of it." Ric writes: >>Heaven Help Us. Essentially the above words claim that workers have no rights anymore... and any attempt by workers to band together to look after their common interests is a federal crime. >> Yup, that is pretty close to the state of affairs. In fact, it is illegal for me to make an agreement with a fellow technician 30 miles away that I will refer work to him in that area if he will do the same for me! I know, doctors and lawyers do this all the time, but they never write it down. >> Just WHO is it what decides that the PEOPLE cant decide to BAND TOGETHER to look after their common interests. WHO is it that will have such endeavour criminalized. And worse WHO the heck voted for these people ??? The Federal Trade Commission, and the American people voted for all of this! I don't like it, but I have talked to a lawyer that specializes in this area. We can post our prices all day long, that is ok, however, if we suggest to others what they should charge, we are over the line! Ed Foote RPT http://www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/index.html www.uk-piano.org/edfoote/well_tempered_piano.html <BR><BR><BR>**************<BR>Looking for a car that's sporty, fun and fits in your budget? Read reviews on AOL Autos.<BR> (http://autos.aol.com/cars-Volkswagen-Jetta-2009/expert-review?ncid=aolaut00030000000007 )</HTML>
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