> unions, which make money when employees and employers are in conflict That's non sense. Unions are not for profit organisations making money during conflict.

> unions, which make money when employees and employers are in conflict That's non sense. Unions are not for profit organisations making money during conflict. Most unions are not for profit association representing their members for collective bargaining. Companies can and do have good relationship with unions. It is in everyone interest that the company works. It's just easier to negociate when you have collective power and can have a meaningful impact. Also companies absolutely are not there to create wealth for their workers. Google especially has an history with non poaching agreements.