For decades union bosses have created divisions becoming experienced class warriors but as Bill McGurn points out a new form of class warfare may be brewing — one which the union bosses never expected. The large salaries and generous benefits afforded government workers are coming right out of the pockets of private sector union members.
Wherever Big Labor wields the power to collect forced union dues, union bosses funnel a large share of the confiscated money into efforts to elect and reelect business-bashing politicians. Employment growth tends to lag as a consequence.
Six of the bottom seven states for purchasing power are forced-unionism states, highlighting the economic impact of compulsory union membership.
Forced-Dues States remain stagnant at 2019 employment levels, while Right to Work states saw significant job growth post-COVID-19, highlighting the benefits of worker freedom from compulsory unionism.