All I can tell you is that having worked in unionized plants for 40+ years, I really believe the union is a large factor in increasing costs and reducing productivity.
The sad part was was that most of the workers were brainwashed and truly believed they worked for the UAW, not the company. They saw no connection between the economic success of the company and their own compensation.
“They saw no connection between the economic success of the company and their own compensation.”
That is a great summary of what American unions have become. It could not be stated more clearly.
“They saw no connection between the economic success of the company and their own compensation.”
Which is also why unions flourish in government. There is no connection between hard work, compensation, and economic success.