Labor unions are democratic organizations where members elect leaders and have a say in determining policy. Unions are filled with corrupt leaders. There is a higher rate of embezzlement among bankers, business executives and government officials than among union officers. Women and minority workers who belong to unions earn considerably more than those not represented by a union. Unions are involved in many community projects.
Workers have the right to join unions.
Unions keep employers from hiring and firing workers unfairly. It costs too much to join a union in terms of the benefits received. Unions in general improve the wages and working conditions of workers. Unions are needed so that legitimate complaints of workers can be heard. Most unions go on strike to settle contracts.