Why Unions Matter...

Over the years, I've had to correct a mis-impression held about me and unions.  Most of my friends and acquaintances think that because I usually work for management, that I'm anti-union.

Nothing could be farther from the truth.  I strongly support unionism, collective bargaining, and upholding the human rights of the working person.  Today, union enemies like to pretend that unions bring no value to the workplace, that all they do is siphon dues dollars and destroy businesses.

While many union locals are, sadly, not as honest or transparent or professional as they could and should be, the alternative is demonstrably worse.

Here's a video to remind us what happened when workers had no union.  The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire on March 25, 1911 is one of the most horrific American labor stories.  In this new world of a race to the bottom for working people, it's important to remember that everything American workers value came to them first from union organizing and collective bargaining.  Workplace safety, weekends, overtime -- all creations of unions and negotiating.

Working people's history must be remembered.  The sacrifices upon which we have built modern workplaces deserve our honor and memory.


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