[neutronman]

At least unions grift to build a strong blue collar middle class. That raises standard of living and creates a strong consumer economy.

[AnimalMuppet]

My perception is that, at least lately, unions grift to build a powerful (and therefore wealthier) union official hierarchy. (There was a day when they actually were for the blue collar workers, in practice as well as in theory, but that day is long gone.)

[ActorNightly]

The biggest advantage of strong unions these days is that it will create a strong push towards automation.