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Yes, unions do regard labor market rigidities as accomplishments. That's probably why the sharing economy is growing rapidly while the unionized workforce can'
by yummyfajitas 11y ago
Yes, unions do regard labor market rigidities as accomplishments.
That's probably why the sharing economy is growing rapidly while the unionized workforce can't compete. That's probably also why unions are desperate to hinder the rest of the market with rigidities, e.g. a $15 min wage for thee but not for me.
http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/27/labor-leaders-seek-15-minimum-wage-exemptions/ http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2015/may/27/labor-leader...
- mschuster91 11y ago> That's probably why the sharing economy is growing rapidly while the unionized workforce can't compete. This is the same problem as with Mitumba (donated clothing of western countries) in Africa. You can't compete with free. The sharing economy looks good on paper - but when things like accidents, illnesses or a "disruption" occur, the workers are left in the road ditches, while employed workers keep to enjoy social security, health insurance, unemployment insurance, ...