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Henry Ford Did More for Workers than Unions Did

January 9, 2020 – Chris Calton …… In the early 20th century, Henry Ford’s factories had a hard time keeping workers because the work was monotonous. In a successful effort to retain workers, Ford doubled their pay, reduced their hours, and provided vacation time and other benefits that are now considered typical. Continue reading →

Is it Possible to be Underpaid?

May 18, 2018 – Laurence Vance …… In a free society, going on strike because you are getting paid exactly what you agreed to work for would result in your being fired. Continue reading →

Unions aren’t as popular as the polls would have you believe

September 4, 2017 – Charles Baird …… If Gallup asked if their respondents approved or disapproved of unions having the power to represent workers AGAINST THEIR WILL, I would be surprised if more than 10 percent would approve. Continue reading →

Good Reasons Not to Unionize

August 25, 2017 – Charles Baird …… In the U.S. in 1983 union market share in the private-sector was 16.5%. It has fallen ever since. It was 6.4% in 2016. Union-free workers have consistently revealed their preferences to remain union-free. Continue reading →