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> Unions absolutely do not need the government to exist.

That's absolutely correct. But in America, the unions use the government to tilt the balance heavily in their favor.




What makes you say that? The Taft Hartley act I linked to significantly weakened union power in this country. In other countries like Germany unions have much more power and representation.


Unions help politicians get elected. Said politicians repay the favor.




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