My experience with Unions has never been positive. They have had their purposes I suppose, but in recent times, they have only served to create situations in which we all suffer. It's part of the vicious cycle.

Union fights for what they fight for, in the case for example of the UAW, auto workers. Now, contrary to what many politicians and even the public think the average car worker does not make $75 an hour. More like about $30, but all of their bennies are paid for, which includes dental and health and retirement. That is where the cost comes from, and retired auto workers take home a substantial sum. This contributes to the increased costs of automobiles, which is then passed on. Well, somewhat anyway, that is actually very "minimal"...

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