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[–] explodicle@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago (1 children)

But in reality we don't get that collective bargaining benefit at all because the employer doesn't represent our interests. They're getting the entire surplus.

Imagine a corrupt union, that bargains on your behalf but takes nearly all the surplus. Your employer is even worse than that.

I don’t disagree with any of that. The corporation is negotiating for itself, not us.