this is a pretty textbook definition of unions, which has little parallel with what unions do: they use collective bargain power to obtain more power for themse

this is a pretty textbook definition of unions, which has little parallel with what unions do: they use collective bargain power to obtain more power for themselves, with some breadcrumbs falling down to the actual workers. works like this: it's all fun and games until the union can get to the point where union participation becomes mandatory for joining the sector/company. after participation is no longer optional, workers essentially end up feeding two owners, with unions demanding higher fees, red tapes requiring more union mandated bureaucrats, while promises to workers get delayed or forgotten I'm all for unions, but there's some truth in being skeptical and attentive around them. if requirement for mandatory union fees and automatic union participation for sectors could be outright outlawed, I'd be much more optimistic, but these aren't and I don't.