How do unions work? How did they get in power and give us rights?
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If you want to see how unions should work, take a look at [trade unions in Germany](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trade_unions_in_Germany). At their core, unions are supposed to be an organization of the workers who collectively bargain with the company, companies, or among themselves in the case of independent trade unions, to set pay structures and compensation, as well as establish working standards and treatment.
I suggest looking at the Germany trade unions because the relationship between unions and corporations in the US has always been very combative whereas the relationship between unions and corporations in Germany has been very cooperative, to the point where union representatives sit on the board of directors for many companies. I think the closest unions/corporations in the States have gotten to that level of cooperation was during the airline downturn after 9/11.
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