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I think the concept that "the purpose of a union is to prevent layoffs from ever occurring" is harmful to the movement. If that is why you want to join a union
by powera 4y ago
I think the concept that "the purpose of a union is to prevent layoffs from ever occurring" is harmful to the movement.
If that is why you want to join a union, you will be disappointed.
- sureglymop 4y agoI'm not sure where that concept is communicated in the post? Anyway, I'm quite sure that that's not the purpose of a union. The purpose of a union is to represent workers interest in order to make sure that workers have fair working conditions. Although in some cases (e.g. police unions in some nations) it has drifted quite far away form that rather simple purpose.
- QUrprUd1nCeicw 4y agoPolice unions are a special case that deserve special attention. They have a unique position that essentially makes them lawless organizations. They can hold the rest of the system hostage or just decide not to enforce certain laws.
- lcnPylGDnU4H9OF 4y ago> Given the state of the market and how corporations are treating their human capital nowadays Of course, this could be referring to many things, but tech layoffs are currently making headlines.
- sureglymop 4y agoSure, but it is a case where it is a little alarming that every one of these companies is laying off so many people. There is a lot of copycat behavior also in this instance. But usually, unions can force corporations to negotiate if a large part of the workforce is striking. But if a company can just lay off 10000 workers, it would probably survive a striking workforce.
- lcnPylGDnU4H9OF 4y agoI don't disagree. I was responding to your question ("I'm not sure where that concept is communicated in the post?") with the part of the post which I believe answers it. Honestly, looking back, my comment reads as a non sequitur, so I apologize for the confusion.