It has been more than 100 years since the first unions appeared in the United States. They still remain a very polarizing concept in our society. Have we outgrown our need for unions? Do unions force businesses to send jobs offshore? Do unions encourage a culture of “slackers”? Or do you think unions help employees gain fair compensation in the workplace? Do they help improve working conditions and safety? Do they help create a middle class that has the disposable income to purchase goods and services and drive our economy?
In short, are you in favor of unions or are they a concept whose time has come and gone? Do you think there are any vocations that should not unionize? If we live in a capitalist system, why should we discourage companies from relocating if they can produce products cheaper? Kindly explain your view.