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Originally posted by Superman
So, the wages, benefits and conditions for the bulk of American working men and women is circling the drain, and unions should just get out of the way and let them get flushed?
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The union's job is to fight to get their members the best deal possible. However, sometimes its smarter to end the fight and make the deal, because the alternative is losing. An illegal strike, right before Christmas, that's not supported by the parent union, terrible public relations - doesn't seem too promising.
Also, the best deal should mean the best deal for all the members in the long run. The union might force the city into paying them more in the short run, but that might make the city even more determined to automate away jobs in the long run. And what's with the two-tier contracts, where existing union members bargain away the pay and benefits of those hired after them?