> Just because unions did that historically, doesn't mean they can do it today. You said Governments, not USA specifically. Unions are very politically active

> Just because unions did that historically, doesn't mean they can do it today. You said Governments, not USA specifically. Unions are very politically active all over Europe, a large number of top politicians have been or were union leaders. So to me USA seems to be the odd one out on this rather than the rule.