As individuals negotiating with a business, you’re always going to be at a massive disadvantage due to the balance of resources. The company is bigger than the

As individuals negotiating with a business, you’re always going to be at a massive disadvantage due to the balance of resources. The company is bigger than the people you’re building relationships with. Unions, done well, perform a lot of similar functions to insurance providers: they allow many people to collectively bargain in a way that can level the playing field in negotiations.