Quote Originally Posted by JaggedEdge
Ok, so if we agree minimum wage actually hurts in the long run, unions are a negative as well?

Workers need protection, but Unions force employers to give raises, same concept of minimum wage hikes. In particular in small towns with plants that are unionized.
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.