[aantix]

Union?

If you’re one of the best, why would you want to be equalized with your peers?

No way I would want this. Why is it my problem that some introverted programmer can’t get themselves together enough to throw together a portfolio, some OSS contributions and ask for what they’re worth?

[pjmlp]

Because outside US, unions are not about only salaries, rather about being treated as human being while at work.

And it may be surprising to US mentality, that they are for all people on the company, from the janitor to the 10x coder that is now recovering from an accident, instead of trying to sue someone to get some income back.

[40acres]

A major issue with the labor movement in America is that folks only join a union when they are weak and/or threatened by bosses.

The best time to negotiate is when you're strong, it amazes me that big tech was caught colluding to depress wages and nothing occurred in terms of a labor movement.

Many industry wide issues could be addressed through collective bargaining: age discrimination, training material, a strong voice to counter tiered voting shares (cough Facebook), guaranteed ergonomic tools, the list goes on.

[aantix]

But if you’re one of the best, oss contributions, speaking engagements, you have plenty of leverage.

No need for the collective power, you set your own individual terms.

None of the items you have listed are enticing enough for me to forego 30% so that the collective are equalized. I am my own responsibility. You are your own.