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Have Unions outlived their usefullness?

Asked by rojo (24179points) April 2nd, 2013

This question came up after discussions with my son and others his age. He, and other friends in the same age group, feels that they are no longer needed, in fact they hurt the country.
I look at the list of things unions have helped bring about and am thankful. I also look at it and see a concerted effort by corporate America to either do away with many of the things listed, foist responsibility back on the individual or government or to allow employers to get around them by doing things like insisting you are a “part-time” employee and therefore not eligible for any benefits.
What are your thoughts?
Are they no longer necessary?
Is there an ongoing fight to undo all or most of what they have provided?

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