Part of the challenge for employers is public opinion: Confidence in big business is at its lowest point in decades, according to Gallup, while approval of labor unions is close to its highest.
Absolutely. People are tired of seeing executives make more in one year than they themselves will in an entire lifetime. Everything has gotten more expensive very quickly. Families that were able to manage their budgets in the recent past now find it difficult or impossible to do so.
Every time I turn around, prices and fees are going up. If they’re not, you’re getting less for the same amount. People are pissed, and they (rightfully) blame greedy corporations, who see us as nothing but wallets.
People who aren’t even represented by a union will root for the little guy just because they want to see companies be forced to share. It’s a vicarious win.