Why are labor unions a good thing?
Labor unions are organized groups made up of workers in the same industries. Labor unions strive to ensure better wages, working conditions and bargaining power for workers; proponents believe that unions are important to a successful economy.WagesThe American Federation of Labor-Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) quotes 2008 salary figures from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and concludes that union workers earn higher wages and salaries in almost every occupation, including service, manufacturing and professional industries.PensionsAccording to the AFL-CIO, union members are more likely to have pensions upon retirement than non-union workers; pensions allow workers to retire in financial security.Health CareThe U.S.
