[mathiaspoint]

There is not a single problem competent developers have that unions would solve and in many cases they would exacerbate the ones we do have.

Most of the issue is that there's too much administrative policy (whether the imposition is internal or external doesn't matter) for us to effectively communicate and collaborate. Unions would only add to that while collecting fees from us. Most of us are intelligent enough to know this which is why we never form them.

[hackthemack]

"There is not a single problem competent developers have that unions would solve"

Question for you about this. Is the balance of power in negotiation equal between a lone developer and a company?

I ask, because in my little world, it sure seems like the company has way more of the cards than a developer does.

[mathiaspoint]

It's more in favor of the employee than a lot of people admit. The problem isn't the negotiating power it's that there's so much noise when you're switching companies it's impractical.

Unions could only make that worse.

[hackthemack]

"It's more in favor of the employee than a lot of people admit."

But is it equal? It is hard to scientifically to prove, but it sure seems like companies have way more leverage than a lone developer.

I am not trying to antagonize you, btw, I am just seeing where you come from in your points.