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by sanxiyn 32 days ago
Consumers have a choice of not buying, so generally they do not lose to unions.
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Not generally, no. Workers usually do have choice - they can work in a less desirable job, just as consumers can buy a less desirable product. At the extremes, both are serious - workers without income can starve and consumers for whom food is too expensive can starve.