Wisconsin Recap: Thanks to Obama, American Left Lies in Smoldering Wreckage

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16. What needs to be done for unions to regain their effectiveness?

Oh man... At this point, it looks like we're back to that "start from scratch" point that our ancestors faced in the 19th century. The damage is so massive that I don't think we can count on any sort of "recovery."

Unfortunately, some of the damage is due to the unions themselves; the playbook hasn't really changed since the 1920's, but the workplace and corporate structure and goals most certainly have.

I really wish I had an answer; the easy answer is "more membership," but to get members, you not only have to have informed people.. .but the union also needs to be able to meet their needs. Nobody's going to want to pay dues for a union that doesn't have their back, after all.