They aren't a traditional Union. They aren't organized around professions or industries. They are fighting against anti-semites, nobility, for occasional odd ca

They aren't a traditional Union. They aren't organized around professions or industries. They are fighting against anti-semites, nobility, for occasional odd causes (sanitation). Unions are more of a labor vs capital thing, banding together for more bargaining power. In the 1632 series this isn't a big issue yet because most people aren't working for employers with many employees, so the power imbalance isn't yet as bad. Also the ring of fire "back-ported" some labor rights legislation.