> For the most part, aren't tech staff reasonably to well paid - with good working conditions and moderate hour expectations (say 40-50)? That can vary wildly.

> For the most part, aren't tech staff reasonably to well paid - with good working conditions and moderate hour expectations (say 40-50)? That can vary wildly. And just like other industries, there can be management abuses - like demanding regular, unpaid overtime, substandard wages, sexism, unreasonable behavior, etc. Think about all the basically permanent contractors working for tech companies that might not have healthcare or other benefits, etc. Allowing company management to organize and act as a collective while not doing so as an employee puts you at a disadvantage in every negotiation and conflict.