> If the government were competent at enforcing the rights of laborers, then unions would not be necessary. I wouldn't say that, but unions should fill the sam

> If the government were competent at enforcing the rights of laborers, then unions would not be necessary. I wouldn't say that, but unions should fill the same role that local government should fill. They should respond and resolve local issues specific to their area, so I wouldn't expect my union to negotiate my healthcare just like I wouldn't expect my town to negotiate trade deals with foreign countries. I do however want the unions there to deal with issues specific to my workplace, just like I do want my town to have a local government to deal with issues specific to my town.