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[–] goatboy 1 point 2 points 3 points (+3|-1) ago (edited ago)
There is a difference between "don't" and "can't." Under some circumstances, Unions could increase wages, profitability, and investor long term ROI. Unfortunately, business based around quarterly earning reports, anti-cooperation incentive structures, and executive lateral movement often incentivizes the destruction of unions. However, when done properly with trust and good faith cooperation at all levels and departments- unions can offer some benefits to business. There can be great power in self regulating and auto learning systems. Unfortunately, it requires everyone at every level to have a unified mission and vision. That unity is difficult to achieve as the complexity of an organization increases.
[–] Broc_Lia [S] 0 points 1 point 1 point (+1|-0) ago
No, it's not because of capitalism. They can't because they're not just fighting evil corporations, they're also fighting the laws of economics. If you increase prices you reduce demand. Some lucky workers might benefit, but the majority will not. Hence the lie behind "unions increase everyone's wages."
[–] goatboy ago
I'm sorry. Which law of economics?