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Autoworkers, Boeing machinists, cannabis drivers: Labor unions are mobilizing in new and old industries alike (theconversation.com)

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[–] Megaman_EXE@beehaw.org 2 points 1 month ago

I really hope this keeps spreading. I would like to see strong unions that protect workers become the norm.

I was part of a union once, and it seemed like the only thing they were good for was if you were injured at work(which is good!) But they didn't really do much for us other than that.

On the flip side, my dad worked printing newspapers for 35 years, and their union was much better. Negotiated for more sick days, better raises, more vacation time. There was still a bit of an old boys club when it came to additional perks (some of the union guys gave preferential treatment to their friends. Partial abuse of union funds) but at least they still took care of their own.