It is true we have dismissed the idea of labor unions all too frequently and it is a very bad idea. Labor unions protect workers from abuses related to working hours and safety. They assure workers have a voice in pay and benefits and are not sacrificed for the benefit of the chosen few at the top.

We have to deal with the fact that a business will blame unions for high wages. It is the job of a union to protect the wages and benefits of workers who otherwise have no ability to bargain. It is time to recognize the propaganda that is circulated about the adverse consequences of unions by company management. It is also time to defend the rights of workers who are productive and critical to the success of the employer they work for.