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While not as prevalent as in the 20th century, unions remain important today for the same reasons as they were founded. They provide unity, organization, and direction to individual workers; they also provide bargaining resources and power for the sake of ensuring fair compensation and satisfactory working conditions.
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∙ 13y agoWHile almost no private sector employees are in unions, about one-third of government employees are. As more of us depend on government for more services, the penetration of unionism poses a threat.
Even though government unions are prohibited from striking, they do (as in Wisconsin), and seldom face sanctions. Unions commit crimes and seldom face prosecution, as in Wisconsin.
Government unions supply vast amounts of money to Democratic candidates. When union-supported candidates win, they negotiate labor contracts with the same unions, and have little motive to represent taxpayers' interests.
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yes that is the correct answer .wright your answer .thank you . please like this answer.
