I think this would be exactly the right time for tech-workers to unionize. Which means it won't happen. US tech workers currently have it great - I think they'r

I think this would be exactly the right time for tech-workers to unionize. Which means it won't happen. US tech workers currently have it great - I think they're somewhere close to a peak of negotiating power. That's when you want to negotiate. That's also when workers think there's no point in it. I think one thing that keeps tech engineers from unionizing is the "professional" label. Unions are iron workers, not professionals like me. I have two responses: (1) look at other professionals. Lawyers, doctors and accountants have unions, they just aren't call that. Think about it. (2) If you think your "professional" status is sticky without doing anything, take a look at programmer work conditions at overseas outsourcers. That is the future of the job if you don't do anything.