Public sector unions are a different beast. The economic argument for unions is that they provide a counterweight towards corporate monopoly powers. But in a p

Public sector unions are a different beast. The economic argument for unions is that they provide a counterweight towards corporate monopoly powers. But in a public setting, the opposition are voters and taxpayers. We as voters can say we want schools to re-open or police to be held accountable for their actions, and they can collectively bargain against our wishes. So, by their nature public sector unions are vaguely anti-democratic.