I think you're both right. Unions did serve a purpose once upon a time. Now though, they've just become another way for people to get power and money and not have to work for it (union bosses). I don't think they are necessary any longer. There may be a need for them in the future, but right now the drain they put on society far outweighs any boon they provide.

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