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==Labor==

==Labor==

For decades [[Labor Unions]] allegedly presented themselves as defenders of the oppressed, and against the "capital exploitation of labor."  Labor Unions were supposed to have won for workers certain rights, guarantees, benefits, and fair wages.  Unions were said to have forced businesses to be accountable for "fair labor practices," and through the higher pay scales they won for themselves paid more taxes on income collected from their paychecks by employers which had the support of government. Trade Unionism had been an important part of the liberal coalition within the [[Democratic party]].  In the late 1990's, Unions began protesting the loss of jobs through [[outsourcing]].

For decades [[Labor Unions]] allegedly presented themselves as defenders of the oppressed, and against the "capital exploitation of labor."  Labor Unions were supposed to have won for workers certain rights, guarantees, benefits, and fair wages.  Unions were said to have forced businesses to be accountable for "fair labor practices," and through the higher pay scales they won for themselves paid more taxes on income collected from their paychecks by employers which had the support of government. Trade Unionism had been an important part of the liberal coalition within the [[Democratic party]].  In the late 1990's, Unions began protesting the loss of jobs through [[outsourcing]].

By the 21st century, Unions began outsourcing picket lines to non-union, scab labor. The un-unionized workers were recruited from the most vulnerable of society willing to take on the most undignified type of work.  The Unions offered no benefits, no healthcare, no job security, low pay, and intolerable working conditions.  The Unions likewise paid in cash and did not collect taxes due to either federal, state, or local governments. Further, the Union's exploitation of workers on outsourced picket lines contributed absolutely nothing to the workers [[Social Security]] retirement fund.  Unions did not pay required [[Workers Compensation]] premiums for a hazardous job known to be risking life and limb.  All this, so the greedy employer, in this case the Union membership, could enjoy higher living standards for themselves. <ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/23/AR2007072302011_pf.html Outsourcing the Picket Line], By Keith L. Alexander, ''Washington Post'', July 24, 2007.</ref>

By the 21st century, Unions began outsourcing picket lines to non-union, scab labor. The un-unionized workers were recruited from the most vulnerable of society willing to take on the most undignified type of work.  The Unions offered no benefits, no healthcare, no job security, low pay, and intolerable working conditions.  The Unions likewise paid in cash and did not collect taxes due to either federal, state, or local governments. Further, the Union's exploitation of workers on outsourced picket lines contributed absolutely nothing to the workers [[Social Security]] retirement fund.  Unions did not pay required [[Workers Compensation]] premiums for a hazardous job known to be risking life and limb.  All this, so the greedy employer, in this case the Union membership, could enjoy higher living standards for themselves. <ref>[http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/07/23/AR2007072302011_pf.html Outsourcing the Picket Line], By Keith L. Alexander, ''Washington Post'', July 24, 2007.</ref>