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.
62% Help |
38% Hurt |
41% Help |
33% Hurt |
15% Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
5% Hurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
6% Help, but ban their ability to make political donations |
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@95DFSVN2yrs2Y
Help,but only if their viewpoint comes from a nationalistic standpoint.
@99QXK2H1yr1Y
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.
@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.
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