Why You Should Care About Unions

Unions improve wages, benefits and working conditions for their members. But it’s not just to members’ advantage. Collective bargaining affects pay standards across entire industries, meaning even nonunion workers benefit. Unions also secure legislation that protects all workers, from workplace safety guidelines to a guaranteed weekend. And they reduce gender [NWLC Factsheet] and racial wage gaps across industries, which contributes to broader equality in society.

OUTLET: New York Times
Why You Should Care About Unions