Suck is relative. For google, unionization would suck as it depletes their power over employees. For employees in most situations it would help the common and p

Suck is relative. For google, unionization would suck as it depletes their power over employees. For employees in most situations it would help the common and probably hurt the "guru coders" more. There is plenty of evidence that unions can go awry (just like domineering employers) as well and a balanced approach and using historical references can help both sides.