Staff at CD Projekt Red are uniting with others in the Polish video game industry to unionise. The union was formed aft…
  • Steeve@lemmy.caEnglish
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    9 months ago

    You’ve sent zero statistics and I’ve yet to see any statistics or even anecdotal evidence that pertains to my industry. All you’ve done is promise ridiculous benefits like 50% salary increases through unrealistic analogies. My experience is purely anecdotal, but frankly it’s better evidence than pipe dream analogies.

    But sure, go around calling people anti-vax because you don’t know how to put together a proper argument, I’m sure that’s how you get people to change their minds about unionization. Why would I continue this conversation at this point? If this is something you’re passionate about I’d rethink your strategy.

    • Blake [he/him]@feddit.uk
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      9 months ago

      The extent to which you are arguing against overwhelming evidence cannot be understated. You are arguing against something less controversial than evolution.

      We know that unions promote economic equality and build worker power, helping workers to win increases in pay, better benefits, and safer working conditions.

      But that’s not all unions do. Unions also have powerful effects on workers’ lives outside of work.

      High unionization levels are associated with positive outcomes across multiple indicators of economic, personal, and democratic well-being

      Unions raise wages of unionized workers by roughly 20% and raise compensation, including both wages and benefits, by about 28%.

      Unionized workers are more likely to receive paid leave, have health insurance and pension plans.

      Unionized workers receive more generous health benefits than nonunionized workers.

      Unionized workers receive 26% more vacation time and 14% more total paid leave

      How unions help all workers

      Workers get significant economic benefits from labor unions

      Unionized workers earn 10.2% more than their non-union peers

      Supporting workers’ right to organize is a key way to help boost wages and support quality jobs.

      Unions provide major economic benefits for workers and families