So, the other thing to bear in mind is that in a jurisdiction like the USA a union can’t meaningfully exist without a threat, because there needs to be somethin

So, the other thing to bear in mind is that in a jurisdiction like the USA a union can’t meaningfully exist without a threat, because there needs to be something they can offer before a negotiation makes sense. Where I live, the government sets quite a few conditions on employment, but many of them can be bargained away by a union, meaning there’s meaningful incentive to negotiating with one.