• iopq@lemmy.world
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    Why shouldn’t companies retaliate? Anchorsteam workers unionized and it went bankrupt

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      European companies somehow survive just fine with people being in unions. There are many strong protections in place, which is why we have 6 weeks vacations, maternal leave and so on.

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          Nope.

          You’re consuming too much American anti-labor propaganda.

          I remember a propaganda a few years back that European countries with decent unemployment compensation made people leave their jobs to stay at home spending their welfare on cupcakes. But these American fake news don’t even try to hide their how American they are, because cupcakes aren’t a thing in many European countries.

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            I checked before posting, and yes, many European nations do have youth unemployment in the 20% range.

            Which makes sense. Companies still need people, but if it’s more expensive to get low-end workers you just won’t hire entry level workers unless they’ve proven themselves beyond a shadow of a doubt.

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          EU stats:

          • In May 2023, the youth unemployment rate was 13.9 % both in the EU and in the euro area,
          • Euro area unemployment at 6.5 % in May 2023,
          • EU unemployment at 5.9 % in May 2023,

          Comparatively, Denmark, the country with unions being core part of economy (70% of the workforce is unionized):

          • Youth unemployment in 2022 was 8.78 %
          • Unemployment in 2022 was 4.17 %
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      Because it’s illegal? Unless you’re a million/billionaire it’s foolish to not vigorously support labor over capital

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      People unionizing have never bankrupt any company.

      Don’t buy this crap propaganda that treating workers with respect will break a company.

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      Because a modern country would have laws to protect unions, so companies can’t over-exploit their employees without facing legal consequences.

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      Why should government grant businesses corporate charters and give them special privilages in the first place, if they’re mistreating the citizens who work there?