[theklr]

(American biased) I think too many in these conversations fail to show good unions (sports and entertainment) and harp on the bloated ones (teachers UAW). Ideally the union should just be a floor, what protections we’re provided, benefits for when corporate feels trimming happy to soften these blows, and to reduce inherent biases within the industry. While I’d love for one to develop in this time, it’s still too many thinking they’ll be the successor versus the next to be expendable.

[celeritascelery]

I think the only reason people think certain unions like sports or entertainment are “good” is because they have no interaction with them (as opposed to teachers unions). I had some family that made a TV show, and SAG (screen actors guild) was a huge pain point. They are one of the reasons you don’t see more small scale movies and tv shows.

[leereeves]

The entertainment unions may be good for those already in them, but they make it really difficult for new people to enter the profession.

[drivingmenuts]

One of the reasons unions exist is to provide some sort of job protection for the members. If anyone can just join up, then the effectiveness is reduced. Having an entry bar also guarantees some level of experience to the employer, making the union an attractive hire, in theory.