There is no doubt unions brought about many good things, and created more equality in jobs. Americans definitely have the labor movement to thank for creating a more pleasant and fair work place.
Whenever communities, lawmakers or activists question or criticize Walmart for the way it treats workers—the low-pay, the stores’ impact on the communities—the retail giant pulls out a well-worn script with.
If employers were always fair to employees, unions would not be necessary. Unions, however, should use some common sense in bargaining for their members.