Do you believe labor unions help or hurt the economy?

Mostly hurt, especially government/public unions. Allow a company to operate with unions AND non-union workers. There have been and are benefits to unions but they also prevent meritocracy from determining financial reward, promotion and productivity.

Help but there are better options

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Union should not be involved in supporting political party.. they become lobbyists and influencer

Hurt, I like some private and public unions, but they should be optional and some have turned to big and corrupt

Hurt, but I support their existence and they should be able to organize freely

Sometimes hurt, and sometimes help

It depends on what sector.

When it interrupts getting part time work to pay large bills after a FT job, it hurts. I could loose everything due to a couple unions. (Safeway for example).

Depends on the Union. Some unions have close ties with the employer and continue to suppress the employees.

Some unions help, but the workers should be able to make changes in their union all u ions should have equal health care and dental care benefits Aswell as legal fees etc paid for and protect the workers at any cost

I simply do not care

In general, unions are good. However, some unions do not accept or appreciate financial restrictions and a competitive market. In addition, they support time on the job instead of job performance and fit.

Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited, and not sway or speak about elections or candidates to vote for to their union members

Labour unions were created in order to get fair wages. I support labour unions

They hurt the rich, but they help the poor, which is something we should be doing anyway.

Hurting the economy is irrelevant as their only aim should be protection of Labourers.

There is a place for them in our society, however the majority of senior union leadership are lacking intelligence

Help but should be monitored, follow regulations, transparency, to prevent corruption, abuse of power or political affiliations

Centrally controlled monopolistic unions have hurt. Old fashioned guilds with apprenticeships and a contracted minimum, but not maximum wage should be fine. Civil Service unions do hurt things.

Change the negotiation process to a court/tribunal model where the union and employer prepare cases before the contract ends to be heard before a judge or representative

Hurt, but are more important than economy

A more democratic society, with a stronger more responsive labour regulator would make unions obsolete. Unions are often wasteful and an impediment.

Help, BUT I do believe some better measures need to be put in place to aid the employer even a little bit when it comes to removing employees who are 'riding the gravy train' because their employer is literally hand tied and cannot get rid of them due to union contracts. There are good honest people willing to work who are not able to due to unproductive workers who 'play the game' and remain employed. These type of employees, become a cost to the product/service their company is providing. At the same time, I do not think power should be given to the employer catre blanche.

Help, but employees should have the ability to influence and or unite on key issues. However, labor unions should be prohibited from publicly or privately supporting one party.

It depends on the union, some are better at advocating for workers' rights and best interests; others are more focused on justifying and funding their own existence and do not offer value for the union fees they charge members

A mix of both, rather than just one or the other. Depends on the relationship with management, leadership, and other factors.

Help, every working person should be unionized as every working person needs a voice as well as protection from abuse and exploitation

Help. There should be some sectors that should not be allowed to strike and must negotiated while the individuals still work...eg teachers.

Hurt the economy, Help society. Corporations do not benefit from labour unions, but workers do. If the economy in its current form were to crumble because of labour unions, the world would be better off.

Help, as long as they don't go too far in doing things like riots and fights.

Mostly hurt but some unions are okay

Regardless, people have a right to freedom of association

It hurts the economy but helps for change

A mix of both, but worth having than no one to stand up for workers and conditions.

On average, neither

Usually help but not always

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Help the economy as they are the are the ones making productions and increase wages

A mix of both. They should be there if the workers want it, but it depends on how they're run that makes me skeptical of them. They can create a really good environment, but also a really antagonistic one, and so that's why I would say that I'm in the middle on this issue rather than just blindly picking a side.

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Yes but it comes at a price

The organization gets the union it deserves

No, but are crucial for workers rights

They Hurt our economy, so we should give them good benefits from the start so that these kinds of things don't happen

Some help, and some help in theory, but a lot of unions have become corrupt. Though I support some private and public unions. Either way, ban their ability to make political donations

Unions are mostly good. Sometimes they can hurt businesses.

irrelevant whether they hurt or help, they're vital for workers