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The welder's union is the good kind of union, a guild that ensures that every licensed welder is thoroughly competent. That restricts supply and keeps wages hig
by tlb 16y ago
The welder's union is the good kind of union, a guild that ensures that every licensed welder is thoroughly competent. That restricts supply and keeps wages high.
As an occasional employer of welders, I appreciate their union. Bad welding is really dangerous, and you can't tell the difference by casual inspection, so I'm happy to pay a premium for certified welders.
- hugh3 16y agoBut should the certification be done by a "union" or an external body? A "union", after all, has screwy incentives.
- tlb 16y agoNot as screwy as the government. See http://www.economist.com/node/18678963?story_id=18678963&fsrc=rss http://www.economist.com/node/18678963?story_id=18678963&...