Opinions+about+Labor+Unions

=Opinions about Labor Unions =

Many people have different opinions about labor unions today. Some believe labor unions are good and some believe they don't do enough to protect workers.
===53% of the people say labor unions have a positive effect on workers rights and benefits while 17% believe labor unions don't do anything. Even though there is a highter percentage that believes labor unions do have positive effects on the workers, the membership in labor unions has been decreasing over the years. People believe they don't need to be protected from their employer since they feel they are being treated equally. They see labor unions as simply organizations that take your money. Also people do not like to attend labor union meetings which is a requirement when you are a member of a union. People feel that labor unions are unnecesary since their job protects them from being discriminated or they feel they work in a safe working conditions.===

===However some people do feel they need to be protected from their employer. They believe the union will represent them if they are mistreated, fired for no specific reason, or injuries caused at work. These people will pay membership fee that comes off their check and will go to some meetings.===