| Actually, I support Union activity in general.
I think most kinds of workers need some of protection against the arbitrariness and unfairness of many employers. It often isn't enough to do a job well, or be good at a job - there are many, many unscrupulous bosses and employers out there who will cause trouble for you if possible.
But, I think that the strength of the labor movement in general in this particular country has substantially eroded in recent years, and isn't likely to come back to be an effective force which can offer the protection many workers need.
Employers today have too many options to avoid dealing with organized labor, including reorganization, mergers, downsizing, outsourcing, and off-shoring jobs.
While much of that may not have a direct impact on musicians, I do believe those general economic conditions and workplace realities have weakened the power of Union activity, and puts workers of all kinds in a less than desirable position vis-a-vis management. |