Labor unions represent workers in many industries in the United States. Their role is to bargain over wages, benefits, working conditions for their membership. Larger unions also typically engage in lobbying activities and electioneering at the state and federal level.
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
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@983K76N1yr1Y
I strongly agree that labor unions help the economy as it ensures that worker's will have their rights protected which will lead to their productivity increasing due to high morale. I personally support them since my eldest brother himself is part of a labor union, and it's lead by my uncle and was founded by my grandfather (who unsuccessfully ran for house one time).
@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
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@9FMZ76X8mos8MO
Corporations don't have the best interest in their employees, so the employees should organize to support each other.
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@ISIDEWITH10yrs10Y
Hurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions
@9FWF5QQIndependent8mos8MO
Unions shouldn't exist because corporations should take care of their employees. Seeing as that isn't the case, unions should be everywhere.
@95DFSVN2yrs2Y
Help,but only if their viewpoint comes from a nationalistic standpoint.
@99QXK2HIndependent1yr1Y
By and large, the time has passed when unions were critical, but they should not be banned. However, hey should also not be able to force employees to join
@98FBB621yr1Y
Hurt, but we should protect workers' rights
@972XDKH2yrs2Y
Help, but it will be better if the unions take over the workplace
@8WTHFYP3yrs3Y
Labor unions should be formed in response to a major issue that requires group action, solve said issue, then dissolve instead of becoming lobbying groups.
@99YW9XG1yr1Y
Hurt, but are neccesary to stop corporate abuse and greed
@VulcanMan6 1yr1Y
How do they hurt..?
@9CLWDVD11mos11MO
We need to stop conflating what's good for the economy with what's good for the American people.
@BassBennySocialist11mos11MO
A healthy economy can lead to more job opportunities, higher wages, and increased government revenue for public services. Meanwhile, a robust and healthy population can contribute to economic growth by providing a strong labor force. Therefore, it's not about separating the two, but finding a balance where both can thrive.
@8WX2B453yrs3Y
Both. As a bulwark against abuse of workers, unions provide an invaluable service to their members. However, too many unions have abandoned this basic responsibility in favor of exerting political power to protect outmoded practices and impede innovation.
@mechanicalloser2mos2MO
Help, but with a focus on ensuring they operate with integrity and true representation of their members' needs.
@9L74FFC2mos2MO
Help, but limit the powers of unions with a history of avoiding accountability for misconduct like police unions
@8QQDYFW3yrs3Y
Hurt, but are good for workers.
@92VWBSC2yrs2Y
Voluntary unions can help, but mandatory unions hurt
@9G3DHMG7mos7MO
Hurt, the Government should abolish all forms of unions and have all union members receive the death penalty.
@9FQMHF88mos8MO
Help,However these Labor unions must be Controlled and Organized by the state.With Independent labor unions banned
@9DSL36Q9mos9MO
Help,However I’m in favor of Labour Unions being Controlled And organized by the State.And no independent Labour Unions Allowed
@9D3RPBQ10mos10MO
Maybe unions always help the economy because the economy should be about the people and grassroots movements focusing on the people and workers are necessary
@9BXXJ6R1yr1Y
Help, but regulations should be put in place to target corruption.
@97PX95B2yrs2Y
Regardless, they help give workers a voice against unjust practices by their employers.
@935QMVB2yrs2Y
Help, but abolish police unions
@8WNQTP63yrs3Y
Help, except for police unions.
@8STTM5P3yrs3Y
Regardless, they help give workers a voice against unjust practices by their superiors.
@9CMK6SJ11mos11MO
Help, and the federal government should incentivize the development of strong labor unions in all industries to protect the rights of workers and maintain high wages and benefits
@8T7R5TL3yrs3Y
Labor unions definitely hurt the economy, but I still support them because workers/employees need power too
@9GB8PDQ7mos7MO
Hurt, They allow for labor workers to decrease their dedication and commitment and expect equal pay for those who put in the "extra mile"
@VulcanMan6 7mos7MO
Workers who "put in the extra mile" are doing so against their own class interests.
@9FWBB4Y8mos8MO
Hurt. Unions served their purpose, but not they have become just as corrupt as the corporations they were fighting.
@VulcanMan6 8mos8MO
What exactly do you think their purpose is, and how have they already done it..?
Even if they hurt the economy in the sense of making corporations pay more, worker’s right matter more
@patrickwynneLibertarian4yrs4Y
There are instances where they help, and others where they have hurt. Strong labor unions are necessary to ensure powerful organization do not suppress worker's rights.
@8JD9LG84yrs4Y
This is a ridiculous question. The purpose of unions is not to impact the economy but to help workers.
@8J7FFB4Progressive4yrs4Y
They are a check on corporate power, and are more necessary the less that government does.
@8HWTM854yrs4Y
I believe they help workers, though not always investers. Whose economy?
Help, except in the case of some unions where the people working need to be held publicly accountable, like the police union and occasionally teacher's union
@8GRKBP44yrs4Y
Labor unions are supposed to protect workers. If the economy is affected negatively it means the corporations were abusing their workers and now the bad economy is a byproduct of corruption coming to light.
@8WBW7TZ3yrs3Y
Depends on how much the union leadership exploits their position for their own personal gain
@8KSQZLD4yrs4Y
Unions created safe working environments and livable wages. However, they have become too political. Pros and cons of unions.
@9D299C310mos10MO
Help to protect skilled workers, but are a hinderance when unskilled workers unionize.
@VulcanMan6 10mos10MO
@92BWNVN2yrs2Y
I think labor unions help the economy. My Grandpa was actually in a labor union.
@8X6VWHQ3yrs3Y
Labor unions are meant to protect employees from employer abuses. This is a necessary harm to the economy that maintains a quality of life
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