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Because game theory? They know they have nothing to lose while having lots to gain (better pay & benefits). Which is kind-of the point. Tragedy of the commons.
by tomp 4y ago
Because game theory? They know they have nothing to lose while having lots to gain (better pay & benefits).
Which is kind-of the point. Tragedy of the commons. The individuals (union members) gain while the public loses (more strikes, worse service, higher tax-financed salaries)
- infamouscow 4y agoI don't find game theory to be a convincing explanation. If public workers were forming unions for game theoretic reasons why didn't essential workers form unions during the pandemic. Most of those essential workers were part-time and had no benefits to speak of. If game theory were taking place, then we'd see a lot more grocery store unions.