What are some arguments in favor of labor unions?

At the beginning of the trucking industry for instance,, it was common for a driver to operate a vehicle across country for a dollar a day,, most times less,, depending on the employer, 7 days a week. read more

The strongest argument in favor of labor unions is that they could be much more effective than what they actually have turned out to be in the USA. I joined my first union at the age of eighteen but have lived my whole life (except one year) since college in a unionless world. read more

Going on strike is an American tradition. We strike all the time here in San Francisco against everything and anything. It feels good to chant for your rights, especially if you can get paid to protest! Let’s talk about the pros and cons of labor unions. ARGUMENTS FOR LABOR UNIONS * Higher survival rate. read more

Some economists are also not in favor of this practice because of the monopoly that goes along with it. In the United States, labor union organizations include the United Auto Workers, United Steel Workers, American Postal Workers’ Union and the Screen Actor Guild. read more