> Well, many people have had issues with unions creating an environment where most employees 'soldier' (work slowly and uncreatively), by protecting the unprodu

> Well, many people have had issues with unions creating an environment where most employees 'soldier' (work slowly and uncreatively), by protecting the unproductive, and preventing the productive from being rewarded. What union has prevented an employer from raising an employees salary? I find it hard to believe that any union has ever done that. > In cases where domestic companies are protected, the unions tend to try acting as a cartel and raising the whole industry's cost structure (e.g. auto manufacturing 1940-1970). Germany has much stronger unions than the US. Especially in the automotive industry and German car makers doesn't seem to be doing that badly.