Review of 'A Collective Bargain: Unions, Organizing, and the Fight for Democracy' on 'Goodreads'
I found much of the history and politics of unions interesting. I also appreciated hearing some discussion of union busting tactics and some anecdotes of unions forming.
I found myself very distracted by some reasoning that seemed ill-guided (usually ideas that may benefit individual workers but cause hard to societies as a whole) or anti-economic (in the sense of ignoring how economic systems function) at times though.
I now wish I knew a book that discussed unions from all sides. Which actions by unions have been a net positive or net negative for both their workers and the greater society so far and what are the upsides and downsides of union formation, union dissolution, etc. in different industries, organizations, etc. (e.g. police unions vs teachers unions vs electrician unions)?
Further reading suggestions welcome.
