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Unionism is certainly a good thing. Its protecting the rights of the workers. Sadly, in america it looks as though unionism is gonna collapse completely, which is ironic seeing as the federal minimum wage is like $5 dollars something, and conditions for unskilled and low income workers are at a low. Union-busting is an actual business in the US, so i reckon it is on the wane. What has been bad for unions is individuals using it as a ladder to politics and thier private interests. Too much corruption.
The situation in Australia is looking grim. Howard now controls the senate, the first thing on his agenda (which has been previously blocked 41 times) is The Fair Dismissal Bill. Workers can now expect less job security and possibly lower wages.
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