Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Help, but ban their ability to make political donations

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

Help,but only if their viewpoint comes from a nationalistic standpoint.

Help, but limit the powers of certain unions with a history of corruption or lack of accountability like police unions

Help, but limit the powers of unions with a history of corruption or obstructing accountability such as police unions

Help, but limit the powers of unions with a history of avoiding accountability for misconduct like police unions

By and large, the time has passed when unions were critical, but they should not be banned. However, hey should also not be able to force employees to join

Both. As a bulwark against abuse of workers, unions provide an invaluable service to their members. However, too many unions have abandoned this basic responsibility in favor of exerting political power to protect outmoded practices and impede innovation.

Help, unions have helped improve labor conditions over the decades. But, leadership can get faulty, so its good to stay aware and reform to the needs of the people under the unions.

Maybe unions always help the economy because the economy should be about the people and grassroots movements focusing on the people and workers are necessary

Help,However these Labor unions must be Controlled and Organized by the state.With Independent labor unions banned

There are instances where they help, and others where they have hurt. Strong labor unions are necessary to ensure powerful organization do not suppress worker's rights.

I am torn on this. I think setting up a union is an important right for Americans and theoretically helps with the balance of power between owners, management and workers, but the standards need to be very high. It should not be used to get paid more working less, or to over-protect underperforming workers

After the client of labor unions in the latter half of the 20th century, many jobs were lost, and salaries went down. Labor unions have the ability to help the economy by promoting better wages, benefits, and working conditions for the workers. But the issue with labor unions is they can become corrupt and can drive corporations and companies into the mud never rise again. Labor unions can definitely help, but they can also hurt. It is important we find a balance between how much can a union realistically demand and how much is a company allowed to say no to before they have to give in. Is also important to remember that labor unions do not always represent their workers, Sometimes have favorite groups or sometimes they fight for benefits for those under them and it is not always what The workers demanded.

Help, but with a focus on ensuring they operate with integrity and true representation of their members' needs.

Hurt, the Government should abolish all forms of unions and have all union members receive the death penalty.

Help,However I’m in favor of Labour Unions being Controlled And organized by the State.And no independent Labour Unions Allowed

Labor unions are supposed to protect workers. If the economy is affected negatively it means the corporations were abusing their workers and now the bad economy is a byproduct of corruption coming to light.

Hurt, but we should protect workers' rights

Labor unions should be formed in response to a major issue that requires group action, solve said issue, then dissolve instead of becoming lobbying groups.

Help, but police unions need to be abolished.

Help, but it will be better if the unions take over the workplace

Labor unions definitely hurt the economy, but I still support them because workers/employees need power too

This is a ridiculous question. The purpose of unions is not to impact the economy but to help workers.

Even if they hurt the economy in the sense of making corporations pay more, worker’s right matter more

Depends on how much the union leadership exploits their position for their own personal gain

I think labor unions help the economy. My Grandpa was actually in a labor union.

Labor unions are meant to protect employees from employer abuses. This is a necessary harm to the economy that maintains a quality of life

Unions created safe working environments and livable wages. However, they have become too political. Pros and cons of unions.

They are a check on corporate power, and are more necessary the less that government does.

Help, except in the case of some unions where the people working need to be held publicly accountable, like the police union and occasionally teacher's union

The purpose of labor unions is not to help the economy, it's to help workers.

they help but they shouldn't need to exist

I don’t care whether they’re good or bad for the economy that’s overwhelmingly owned by a tiny elite fraction of the population. Unions exist to advocate for the interests of workers, which is why I almost always support them.

Hello there labor unions do not hurt the economy they just help register workers into a labor force and giving them employee rights

Neither we should have labor unions but make sure they are accountable for their actions and to make sure that psychological they work for there union members and workers

They can either be helpful or hurtful depending on how they function. As long as they aren't publicly funded...

I believe local unions are essential to protect the rights of the worker. Nation-wide unions however are only corrupt and unaccountable political organizations that should be abolished.

I support unions when they work for their people. I do not support unions backing political candidates

Unions can be a great help to people with limited education or opportunity, but their financial corruption is too well-proven not to want careful scrutiny applied to them on an ongoing basis.

Labor unions don't hurt or help, they look out for the interests of the workers while the company looks out for the interests of the company. The tug of war game they play is good.

Help, but employees shouldn't be forced to join a union or pay union dues as a requirement for employment.

yes, and all workers private or public should be coverend undera union by law, and they should be given more power

They are good, especially small ones, but not because of their affect on the economy; rather because they give workers security and belonging.

they help give worker more control over their wages and working conditions but their demands must be reasonable

Unions support workers. Workers support the economy. There would not be an economy without workers. There would not be a country without workers.

Hurt but that’s the point. Unions should be allowed to protect worker’s rights morality is more important then money.

Meh. I personally don’t think they’re that impactful on the economy, so I honestly don’t care in the slightest.

Hurt, because they lead to paycuts, higher inflation, higher unemployment, a bad supply chain, a bad GDP, and bad trade.

Neither. They're a tool. That tool can be used well or misused and abused. The tool itself is neutral.

Hurt because of paycuts, high unemployment, a bad supply chain, a bad GDP, bad trade, and higher inflation.

Help, and they should be granted complete control over our economy with Workers having a democratic oversight of them.

Hurt however I still support them to make sure workers are being treated fairly morality is far more important than economic growth

Labor unions hurt the economy because they lead to higher inflation and inflame the unemployment rate which leads to assaults on trade, the GDP, and the supply chain

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they help the economy overall but hurt the business that has the union but if the business used the advantage they have to help the common good etc it would be even better generally assuming a perfect world that had all the variables but obviously that doesnt exist and since employees inherently have less power than their bosses they are not equally represented in a business sense without union and all parties have to be represented to have the most optimal outcome overall generally speaking for all parties involved

Labor unions generally help the economy by increasing wages and benefits, reducing inequality, and improving working conditions.
Benefits of labor unions
Higher wages: Union workers earn more than nonunion workers with similar jobs and experience.
Better benefits: Union workers are more likely to have employer-provided health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.
Safer workplaces: Unions help protect workers from hazards and improve workplace safety.
Reduced inequality: Unions help reduce wage gaps based on gender, race, and ethnicity.
Improved working conditions: Unions negotiate…  Read more for better working hours, predictable schedules, and grievance procedures.
Increased productivity: Unions can improve workplace procedures and encourage experienced workers to participate in decision-making.
Other benefits of labor unions
Increased civic engagement and community benefits
Increased government revenue and decreased government spending
Improved access to benefits, particularly for women and Black workers
Increased wealth and narrowed racial wealth gaps
Potential drawbacks of labor unions
Some critics say that unions can be costly and make it harder for companies to fire unproductive employees.

Both. They may cause loss of money because of strikes but at the same time them bargaining for higher wages will increase the money the middle and lower-working class has and reduce the wealth gap among Americans.

Unions help ensure that workers are fairly paid & safe. They are proven to help the economy. There should however be NO lobbying by unions, corporations, or private persons.

Help. Worker and trade unions are important for a strong middle-class and can help with strengthening worker protections and prevent outsourcing. I would transition to a classless society where local worker councils elected by the people have the power.

I think it hurts and helps the economy, it provides protection for those who need it but then there are under skilled employees that take advantage

Hurt, and ban their ability to make political donations. In theory they could help, but they have become corrupt and should have their powers limited.

Help with regulation; but hurt without adequate controls preventing managerial gaslighting and malpractice.

Hurt while most of union have good intentions but many union worker saw this as loophole for their own benefit they can abuse their power with Medium side and small side business owner who can't refuse and not hire union worker.

They provide vital protections to workers, but their powers should be restricted for public sector workers. They can either help or hurt the economy.

The aid provided by labor unions should be provided by the government, unions have become too much like a pseudo-government