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Makes sense. They might be initially more popular in areas where companies tend not to treat their technology folks well. Game development, for example. Tho
by tyingq 5y ago
Makes sense. They might be initially more popular in areas where companies tend not to treat their technology folks well. Game development, for example.
Though there are some things that are pretty universal and unions would help with. Things like non-compete agreements, ownership of code written in off work hours, collusion across companies to "not poach", and so on.
I imagine some of that might be a lot worse if the state of California didn't happen to take the positions they do. If Texas were instead the hotbed for tech companies, I think unions might be more popular.
- gundmc 5y agoI think this is a big part of it. Unions at FAANG companies these days seem to be more a vehicle for social activists than winning rights for employees. If you don't agree with the goals of the union organizers, there doesn't seem to be a benefit of joining.