Quote Originally Posted by jonquest
no, unions are fine. unions can try and get raises, but if they demand wages too high, other workers who are willing to work for less will come in and take their place.
I have to disagree.

Unions cause companies to move out the country. I live around towns with plants, and know several people who work at oil plants. The company in the town by me may be closing down because of the union. I fail to see how that is in the best interest of the company or it's employee's. Instead of continuing to deal with the union they are simply planning to close down the plant.

Also, when they strike the companies don't necessarily let new workers in. The plant by me simply uses a skeleton crew of upper-management and cuts back production drastically, which ultimately causes higher gas prices.