An argument of the left, however, goes that the employer of public-sector employees isn't actually the public at large, but rather a state controlled by the bou

An argument of the left, however, goes that the employer of public-sector employees isn't actually the public at large, but rather a state controlled by the bourgeoisie that only claims to represent the public interest. In that case, both the public at large and public-sector employees are on the same side and both deserve union protection.