Quote:I just told you my company does not fund my dental and vision and the other stuff...I told you that because they do not...I can see what you mean in your examples, but once again, it's not YOU who makes the decision for companies needs...If companies didn't feel they need Unions, they would not use them...I am very knowledgeable about the business world as I am very well educated with a Bachelors in Business Management, and a Masters in Business Administration  and a couple decades of running divisions for my former company(s)...The last division I ran had over 100 people in it, not to mention the temps we would bring in when needed...

 

The bottom line is, if Unions were not needed, they would no longer exist as companies wouldn't use them

 

Companies don't "use" unions, they tolerate them.  I would think that any college grad in the business field would understand that.  I would also think that any "college grad" in the business field would realize that nothing is "free" and that ultimately a company pays for benefits.  The only way that your beloved union can provide the benefits that you describe would be to charge a pretty good price for their "dues".  That might be feasible since dental, vision and disability benefits are usually priced pretty low.

 

Here is something to ponder.  What if health insurance companies were allowed to sell their coverage across state lines?  What if your employer, rather than "provide" health insurance agrees to pay you a higher salary and it's up to you to shop for and pay for your own health insurance?  You being a business major and all should be able to come up with an answer.

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