1 Sep 2022 3:20 pm
Where I take exception is the tendency of these same labor unions to fail to extend this same right to those who choose not to collectively bargain. Workers have every right to collectively bargain. But they most certainly do not have the right to deny other workers this same privilege. This recognition by the courts is what brought about the descendancy of labor unions.
Labor unions thrived using the same exact tactics on the other side of the coin the robber barons used. Namely they monopolized the labor side of the equation by preventing other non-union workers from competing with them. To do this they use violent and threatening tactics to drive off any potential competitive labor attempting to exercise the same rights the union labor demands. This was eventually reigned in somewhat by the courts but still occurs to a large extent.
Under normal free market conditions with some workers choosing to collectively bargain, they negotiate for wages commensurate with their skills and the value these skills impart to the employer's products. The wages negotiated must compete against the skills free non-collective labor brings to the table. It is this supply and demand in the labor markets which keeps wages and skills in balance. It is imperative these conditions are maintained in the interest of ALL AMERICANS as it keeps consumers and consumption in balance and all are incentivized and enjoy personal development of one's labor skills.
Labor unions thrived using the same exact tactics on the other side of the coin the robber barons used. Namely they monopolized the labor side of the equation by preventing other non-union workers from competing with them. To do this they use violent and threatening tactics to drive off any potential competitive labor attempting to exercise the same rights the union labor demands. This was eventually reigned in somewhat by the courts but still occurs to a large extent.
Under normal free market conditions with some workers choosing to collectively bargain, they negotiate for wages commensurate with their skills and the value these skills impart to the employer's products. The wages negotiated must compete against the skills free non-collective labor brings to the table. It is this supply and demand in the labor markets which keeps wages and skills in balance. It is imperative these conditions are maintained in the interest of ALL AMERICANS as it keeps consumers and consumption in balance and all are incentivized and enjoy personal development of one's labor skills.