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> Unions do the opposite, they raise mobility Which unions are you referring to raise mobility compared to not unionized? The rest of your post can really jus

• cogman10 3y ago
  > Which unions are you referring to raise mobility compared to not unionized? I'll say what I mean, but first I think we should define "mobility". I'd argue that improved mobility is the same as improved working conditions. Because happy workers are workers with more options in life. Is this an acceptable definition? If not, please give me an alternative. With that in mind, history is littered with union actions that have generally improved workers. For that, you need look no further than articles on union actions such as this [1]. Minimum wage, ending child labor, the 40 hour work week with 8 hour days. All of these have their roots in union actions. More money, more free time, and more benefits. Those are the promises of unions in general. > The rest of your post can really just be a rant against capitalism for better or worse. I find this pretty funny. Unions are a part of capitalism and regulating them away is a perversion of the free market. Workers organizing is not anti-capitalist. [1] https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/business/1999/09/07/organizing-labors-greatest-achievements/7314c6a3-b8cb-48cc-8697-aed66380d8ef/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/business/1999/09/07/o...