In response to
"They served the ultimate purpose, back in the day. I really believe that the concept has outlived its usefulness. -- nm"
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Jim
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I think unions serve a purpose where there is a very large power differential between employer/employee, usually from the employer being a near
Posted by
TWuG
Nov 16 '12, 06:47
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monopoly in its particular field.
I think Teacher's unions still have a place because there is really only one employer for all teachers.
Ditto with things like the Directors and Writers Guilds. The employers in Hollywood have WAY more leverage than any single employer could ever compete against.
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