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Stronger unions also have their issues. I strongly disagree that union-only shops should be allowed.

While I may be free to quit a union job, it feels quite gangster to say that I have to participate in one to take a job. I don't think the tradeoffs -- benefits from a union versus costs involved, especially when it's exclusively to pursue a career at a specific company -- favor unions.

That said, I do think unions could be stronger, and get a bad rap. To me, this seems like a problem the larger/stronger unions caused (and still cause - see police unions).

Your language - "be part of the group or don't work here" - is also a major disincentive. Artificially created black and white scenarios are reductionist.