Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Help, but ban their ability to make political donations

Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Help,but only if their viewpoint comes from a nationalistic standpoint.

Help, but limit the powers of certain unions with a history of corruption or lack of accountability like police unions

Help, but limit the powers of unions with a history of corruption or obstructing accountability such as police unions

Help, but limit the powers of unions with a history of avoiding accountability for misconduct like police unions

By and large, the time has passed when unions were critical, but they should not be banned. However, hey should also not be able to force employees to join

Both. As a bulwark against abuse of workers, unions provide an invaluable service to their members. However, too many unions have abandoned this basic responsibility in favor of exerting political power to protect outmoded practices and impede innovation.

Help, unions have helped improve labor conditions over the decades. But, leadership can get faulty, so its good to stay aware and reform to the needs of the people under the unions.

Maybe unions always help the economy because the economy should be about the people and grassroots movements focusing on the people and workers are necessary

Help,However these Labor unions must be Controlled and Organized by the state.With Independent labor unions banned

There are instances where they help, and others where they have hurt. Strong labor unions are necessary to ensure powerful organization do not suppress worker's rights.

I am torn on this. I think setting up a union is an important right for Americans and theoretically helps with the balance of power between owners, management and workers, but the standards need to be very high. It should not be used to get paid more working less, or to over-protect underperforming workers

After the client of labor unions in the latter half of the 20th century, many jobs were lost, and salaries went down. Labor unions have the ability to help the economy by promoting better wages, benefits, and working conditions for the workers. But the issue with labor unions is they can become corrupt and can drive corporations and companies into the mud never rise again. Labor unions can definitely help, but they can also hurt. It is important we find a balance between how much can a union realistically demand and how much is a company allowed to say no to before they have to give in. Is also important to remember that labor unions do not always represent their workers, Sometimes have favorite groups or sometimes they fight for benefits for those under them and it is not always what The workers demanded.

Help, but with a focus on ensuring they operate with integrity and true representation of their members' needs.

Hurt, the Government should abolish all forms of unions and have all union members receive the death penalty.

Help,However I’m in favor of Labour Unions being Controlled And organized by the State.And no independent Labour Unions Allowed

Labor unions are supposed to protect workers. If the economy is affected negatively it means the corporations were abusing their workers and now the bad economy is a byproduct of corruption coming to light.

Hurt, but we should protect workers' rights

Labor unions should be formed in response to a major issue that requires group action, solve said issue, then dissolve instead of becoming lobbying groups.

Help, but police unions need to be abolished.

Help, but it will be better if the unions take over the workplace

Labor unions definitely hurt the economy, but I still support them because workers/employees need power too

This is a ridiculous question. The purpose of unions is not to impact the economy but to help workers.

Even if they hurt the economy in the sense of making corporations pay more, worker’s right matter more

Depends on how much the union leadership exploits their position for their own personal gain

I think labor unions help the economy. My Grandpa was actually in a labor union.

Labor unions are meant to protect employees from employer abuses. This is a necessary harm to the economy that maintains a quality of life

Unions created safe working environments and livable wages. However, they have become too political. Pros and cons of unions.

They are a check on corporate power, and are more necessary the less that government does.

Help, except in the case of some unions where the people working need to be held publicly accountable, like the police union and occasionally teacher's union

The purpose of labor unions is not to help the economy, it's to help workers.

they help but they shouldn't need to exist

They help in certain areas, but not in all instances. Many areas of the country have developed without unions, so there are other protections in place.

Helpful on the whole, but that has to be understood in the context that unions are part and parcel of a system with a variety of competing interests. That said, public unions ought to be heavily weakened, if not dismantled outright.

They help, only In times it's completely necessary, otherwise they shouldn't be formed if it's on reasons that do not benefit the people. Unnecessary rebellions against the federal government whenever they are trying to aid the country, should not be formed.

Some Unions likely are corrupt or incompetent, but also companies find ways to use unions or prevent their existence, so a more complex solution is likely needed

Help, and should be strengthened, but also reformed so that they do not protect bad actors and cannot make political donations or form Super PACs

Labor unions have a generally positive effect on the economy, as they boost wages, reduce inequality, and improve productivity by giving workers more say in the workplace, leading to a stronger middle class and more resilient economy. Studies, including a report from the U.S. Department of the Treasury, suggest that unions contribute to economic growth and resilience by lowering income inequality, improving working conditions, and increasing employee engagement and productivity. While some argue unions can increase costs and prices, the prevailing evidence indicates that the benefits of incre…  Read moreased worker compensation and economic stability outweigh these concerns for the economy as a whole.

How Unions Benefit the Economy
Increased Worker Wages and Benefits:
Unions negotiate for higher wages and more comprehensive benefits for their members, which can also have a positive spillover effect, leading to wage increases in non-unionized companies.
Reduced Wage Inequality:
By advocating for egalitarian wage practices and reducing wage gaps, unions help to create a fairer economy.
Improved Productivity and Reduced Turnover:
Unions can improve productivity by giving experienced workers a greater input in workplace procedures and by creating more stable and safer work environments, which reduces employee turnover.
Economic Stability and Growth:
Unions contribute to a more robust and resilient economy by strengthening the middle class, promoting greater economic equality, and ensuring workers have more wealth-building opportunities.
Positive Fiscal Impact:
Higher incomes for union workers mean more taxes paid, leading to increased government revenue and less reliance on public assistance programs.
Addressing Criticisms
Cost Increases:
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While unions aim to increase wages and benefits, traditional economic theory suggests this could lead to higher prices for goods and services, potentially making consumers poorer. However, the broader economic benefits of increased demand from higher wages often offset

Both I think they help the economy for employees to see how they can make an influence on the economy but it hurts because they do not see how corruption takes hold and we need to implement reforms on labor unions

Depending on the people's values and goals, as well as the way they go about it. It should be peaceful and controlled. Mostly, it helps the economy learn and grow.

I think its important to have labor unions however some definitely do hurt the economy or don't do anything for it, in rare cases help due to people wanting to work there

Get the corruption out and continue to help it's members but members don't get priority over non members

Labor unions should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis to determine their effect(s) on the economy. I feel the same way, not every labor union helps and not every labor union hurts

Labor unions help the economy because bald heads like Jeff Bezos would actually sell your families organs to buy a new yacht.

Depends mostly no because big businesses keep to much money and should give higher wages to workers and should put more money in are economy to get hard working Americans out of poverty and I believe they would still be rich after all that

Labor Unions fundamentally "hurt" the economy but they are inherently a good thing; if the workers cannot organize then the workers cannot bargain for their rights, and no bargaining means easy leeway for little pay, and little pay means no consumption. (unions should actually form the basis of economic management/production, but we're thinking pragmatically here for the sake of test. I'm no reformist.)

Help, but the government should mediate between employees and employers, and don’t allow donations from corps or unions

Help, but they need to be reformed. There are some powers they should not have and other powers that they should.

Depends. Some have helped working class, others are corrupt and do nothing for the average working citizen.

the economic impact of labor unions is complex, with arguments for both positive and negative effects.

Unions help the economy. Unions are not inherently corrupt. Any union that is corrupt should be investigated as if it were any other organization.

While they may sometimes be beneficial, they should be permitted because people have a right to stand up for themselves.

Help. Until the workers can seize control of the means of production, they are indispensable and essential to retaking the power and economic leverage from capitalists

Depends on the union. Historically, they've helped. Currently, it seems they've become more controversial.

Help, in theory, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions and Unions in general have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

Sometimes they help, other times they hurt. Regardless there should be no unions for government employees.

Help, but many labor unions should be investigated in case of allegations of corruption, but instead of abolishing them, reform them, and keep their powers, political or whatnot, relatively the same

Regardless of how they impact the economy, the rights of the people will always be infinitely more important than the benefits of their work to the economy.

Labor unions help the economy by promoting fair wages, better working conditions, greater economic equality, and political engagement, while some criticisms around costs and flexibility require balanced policy approaches.

Help, they should be more universal and right of first refusal for any sale of the enterprise they are operating in.

Some help but most, like the National AFT, AFSCME & AFL-CIO are corrupt and waste their membership's money on political influence peddling.

Hurt, by demanding higher wages and better hours, the company they work for will be forced to sell their goods for higher in order to make the same profits