week 10 blog – Labor Unions

Unions have been around for a long time, fighting for employee rights and labor laws. On the positive side, unions focus on workers joining forces and bargaining for what they deserve. They fight for fair pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions. It’s like having a strong backup when dealing with the boss. Unions also help protect workers from getting treated unfairly, like getting fired for no reason or facing discrimination. They even offer legal and financial support when things go wrong, making employees feel safer and more united.

However, not everyone is a fan of unions. Some people say they can alter productivity and slow down economic growth. When unions go on strike for better conditions or higher wages, it can mess things up for companies and workers alike. Plus, unions sometimes create divisions between those who are in the union and those who aren’t. That can lead to bad blood and less teamwork on the job.

To me, it would depend on the industry I am in, if I were in any position where labor is heavily involved or an entry type position, I would be all for a union and definerly join, and think they are very important for protecting workers. However in a “white collar” type of environment, I don’t see the need for one myself

Sources :

https://www.fool.com/the-ascent/personal-finance/articles/what-workers-need-to-know-about-unionizing/

https://www.gisreportsonline.com/r/decline-american-union/

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