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Originally posted by RallyJon
The issue isn't standard of living, it's that the unions apply pressure artificially shifting resources (supposedly) for the benefit of their members.
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Lots of interesting remarks on Page 1. Some folks apparently hate unions at quite a distance. For example, somebody wondered why labor reps don't work for free. Frankly, many many many of them do. It is like a church, and if you think they're in it for the money (the guys at the low end of the union totem pole that is), then you really shouldn't comment on labor representatives since you are apparently without any direct experience.
Nathans_Dad made some surprisingly accurate remarks but I chose the one above to quote because of its complete lack of sense. RallyJon.......I'm curious. What is artificial about workers' interest in receiving good pay for their work? What the heck are you talking about? You stuck on some sort of "liberal redistribution of resources" complaint? Here are the basics:
If workers are required to bargain individually with an employer, they lose. The employer has the clout. But if workers are allowed to pool their clout, then it is a fair fight between labor and management. That's the basis for the labor movement. And I'm tired of folks who think they understand economics, but who think it's about companies and profits. Think what you want. I think it's about PEOPLE. I know it's crazy but that's what I believe. Thoroughly believe.