> This is why I don't understand companies who argue that unions just make it harder for people to improve their conditions by making it impossible for employee

> This is why I don't understand companies who argue that unions just make it harder for people to improve their conditions by making it impossible for employees to communicate directly to management. In a well functioning company where managers and employees are well-treated, the Union is at best an extra step, and it does actually prevent direct interaction in some cases. That said, it a badly run company that exploits its employees, talking to management is dangerous for workers.