As someone that works in manufacturing (on the ERP systems side), I assure you that the dignity non-unionized assembly line workers feel is about what you'd get

As someone that works in manufacturing (on the ERP systems side), I assure you that the dignity non-unionized assembly line workers feel is about what you'd get from any highly repetitive $10 - $20 an hour job with scant pay raises. Having been around the assembly line, I'd definitely recommend someone try life as a barista or bartender or Costco employee before stepping foot in a factory.