Increased Productivity and Short-Term vs. Long-Term Sigma

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3. I should also mention that this emphasizes the importance of Unions.

Unions act as the "employee advocate". Some people denigrate Unions and consider Union Labor "lazy". But Unions actually increase Long-Term Productivity. By negotiating "break-time" Unions actually ensure that workers perform their best. By negotiating benefits, Unions actually ensure that workers are committed to long-term contracts and relationships.

And they actually impact non-Union businesses. There are many businesses that are scared to death of being Unionized. Therefore, they will develop Human Relations Departments with many benefits that they would not not offer if not for the threat of being Unionized. Granted, the loyalty of these HR Professionals is to the Company and not to the employee, but they must at least "appear" honest enough to stave off an employee revolt that would result in Unionization.

So, the power and influence of Union extends beyond Unions, themselves. And that is good for all Employees.

And although many Employers still refuse to believe this, what is good for the Employees is good for the Company. Because the success of the Company ultimately depends on the quality and "buy-in" of it's Employees.