[Zeyka]

I think that's fair enough, but it's not like workers in the USA have a lot of protections or are getting fairly compensated for their work. So unions, whether compulsory or not, still benefit them in one way or another.

[dantheman]

I mean Americans are paid far more highly than Europeans, so I don't see how this is correct.

[mftrhu]

Are they, really?

How did they end up not having enough cash on hand to cover minor emergencies, then? How are they going bankrupt over healthcare costs - even when insured through their job - while having to worry about not being able to take a day off?

[Zeyka]

Only highly skilled workers are paid more. Compare fast food workers and you'll see what I'm talking about.

[nverno]

This isn't just uniformly true, though. As a worker you may be better off without the union you're a part of- it depends as much on the union as the company.