Claire Ball

Strongly agree

Hurt

Libertarians tend to view labor unions as harmful to the economy because they believe that unions can lead to higher wages and benefits, which can increase costs for businesses and potentially lead to job losses. They also argue that unions can create barriers to entry for new workers and stifle innovation. For example, they might point to the decline of the American auto industry in the late 20th century, which some attribute in part to the influence of powerful labor unions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Hurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

This answer aligns with the libertarian view that private entities should be free to form unions if they choose, but public unions should be limited or eliminated. Libertarians argue that public unions can lead to increased government spending and inefficiencies, as well as a lack of accountability. For example, they might point to the high costs and inefficiencies in public education systems, which they attribute in part to the influence of teachers' unions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Help, but ban their ability to make political donations

This answer suggests a compromise position that might be more palatable to some libertarians. While they generally oppose labor unions, they also strongly support limiting the influence of money in politics. Banning political donations from unions could be seen as a way to reduce the influence of special interests and promote individual freedom. However, some libertarians might still argue that this does not address the broader economic concerns associated with labor unions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

While this answer acknowledges the potential benefits of labor unions, it also highlights concerns about corruption and the need for limitations on union power. Libertarians might agree with the latter part of the statement but would likely argue that the potential benefits of unions do not outweigh the negative consequences they can have on the economy and individual freedom. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Help

Libertarians generally believe in minimal government intervention and free-market capitalism. They argue that labor unions can interfere with the natural market forces and may lead to inefficiencies. However, some libertarians may acknowledge that unions can help in certain situations, such as protecting workers from exploitation. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.