> Why is collective bargaining so weak in this industry? I think because small companies, not workers are the actors here. If the companies themselves got tog

> Why is collective bargaining so weak in this industry? I think because small companies, not workers are the actors here. If the companies themselves got together, it might be interpreted as some kind of illegal cartel. However, it's kind of interesting to consider the idea of a union of small companies (that's permitted only because they're too week vis-a-vis their customers/vendors that they can be explioted, akin to most employee/employer relationships). Also, if you quit the business, why would keep participating in an organization that has no more relevance to you?