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Old 10-20-2010, 11:40 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by MarchHare View Post
I've yet to see a compelling argument explaining why unions are relevant or necessary for most jobs in modern Western economies.
Really, sure some unions are out of control and far too powerful, but other workers should have a union to organize them and fight for simple things like minimum wage, and the right to refuse unsafe work.

Long haul truckers are horribly abused by employers in North America, it's shocking. And farm workers as well and I'm sure many others.
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