We wouldn't need Unions if Corporations Paid More
March 17, 2009 | Washington DC | Vetting explained
Since 1972 real wages, that is average pay adjusted for inflation have gone down.
In congress now is a bill which would make it easier for workers to vote in favor of unionizing.
Gallup polls today say 53% would like to see the bill pass.
Ideally unions are made to raise wages, benefits, and working conditions. If employers throughout America would pay more unions would be less demanded.
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