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Don't condescend to me. The only bargaining power is the ability to switch jobs easily -- something unions specifically fight against.
by aianus 7y ago
Don't condescend to me. The only bargaining power is the ability to switch jobs easily -- something unions specifically fight against.
- lotsofpulp 7y agoA seller gains bargaining power by increasing the number of buyers, and/or decreasing the number of sellers. Therefore, there is an increase in bargaining power by unionizing, since it reduces the number of sellers.
- pnutjam 7y agoFor an educated and specialized workforce, changing employers can result in huge wage gains, I know, I've benefited from this too. However, much of this is due to the present economy and who knows how long it will last. For an average worker, the path to higher wages is through seniority and institutional knowledge that makes them more valuable. When they change jobs, they are often right back at the bottom, union or no union. They are also competing against young, fresh workers.