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MarchHare · 10-20-2010, 11:24 AM

I've yet to see a compelling argument explaining why unions are relevant or necessary for most jobs in modern Western economies.

Coal miners in China? Yeah, those guys desperately need a strong union. But what do white collar telecom workers in Canada need a union for other than demanding unreasonable higher salaries than market forces would dictate?

10-20-2010, 11:24 AM	#7
MarchHare Franchise Player Join Date: May 2004 Location: YSJ (1979-2002) -> YYC (2002-2022) -> YVR (2022-present) Exp:	I've yet to see a compelling argument explaining why unions are relevant or necessary for most jobs in modern Western economies. Coal miners in China? Yeah, those guys desperately need a strong union. But what do white collar telecom workers in Canada need a union for other than demanding unreasonable higher salaries than market forces would dictate?