[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.