This illustrates the problem with labor unions. Over time, the wages, benefits, hiring and work rules deviate further and further from those which would be imposed by the market. They ultimately bear no resemblance to economic reality. They do not adjust to changing economic circumstances as they do in a free market. Yet, you can’t change them, at least without fighting a world war. They are completely inflexible.
Having said as much, I would say however, that they are good for their own members, provided that they don’t put the employer out of business. It’s just like a parasite. They get fat off the host, provided they don’t kill it.
Of course, it’s not so good for the host in any event. And the rest of us (who are not union members) are the host.
its not about the host or the parasite...its supposed to be 100% about the students, but alas, they don’t matter...