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Unions: The Good, the Bad, and the Essential Workers
Unions face obstacles from employers, politicians, and their own bureaucracy and corruption. Critics blame unions for inflation, but higher wages improve workers' standard of living and benefit taxpayers. Strong unions for essential workers could have reduced the need for federal programs during the pandemic. However, workers in gig professions and tech might not desire traditional unions.
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