BobL, unions are generally not winning new converts.
Huntington Memorial Hospital in Pasadena California just went through the process. Their nurses rejected going union.
There were 539 votes against union representation and 445 in favor. A simple majority of ballots cast is required to approve unionization and NLRB officials must determine how many of the 175 challenged ballots will be counted before an outcome can be determined.
The smokescreen tossed out was to make it seem the vote might actually be found to reverse later on. Months later, no such luck for the unions.
Having seen jobs flee our shores, I think folks are on to the union hustle.
I think there was a time when unions did help resolve some issues, but that was way in the past.
Don’t forget that Trump runs hotels and is quite vulnerable to unions organizing his housekeeping staff and others.
Nobody in an ownership/management position favors unions.
Bringing back jobs may spark some union resurgence. With 40 million plus out of work, I don’t think folks are anxious to be seen by employers as hostile.
I’m only saying that I’d like to hear more about unions from Trump, not that he’s necessarily pro-union. I just don’t know.
As to unions withering, I would agree that they may now look weak, but a few NLRB rulings (like card check), and they will be BACK WITH A VENGEANCE, whether or not workers even want them.
I just hope to see it addressed soon.