Unions may not be practical because of globalization and virtual workforce. What would be interesting though is agents. Kind of like recruiters, but overall a

Unions may not be practical because of globalization and virtual workforce. What would be interesting though is agents. Kind of like recruiters, but overall a more serious and professional bunch, for instance, you need to become certified/accredited in some way to be a "programmer agent". They get paid, not like recruiters today. They negotiate on your behalf, they are your advocate in negotiations with the employer, and they get a standard 10% of your yearly salary. You don't talk money at all, they negotiate your deal. Also they could act as your career adviser. Their interest would be a long-term relationship, and in your advancement, which may work better than in say sports or entertainment where the career lifespan is shorter.