Ask HN: Why aren't programmers unionized?
The better question would probably be: Programmers, why don&#x27;t you want to unionize?<p>While I see the benefits of unions, I also see the cost of them.  Namely, I refuse to condone an action (establish a union and require membership in order to be legally employed) that limits the ability of another human being to feed his or her family, should they disagree with joining the union.<p>Unions, as of late, have been overtly political in action.  If someone disagrees with that political activity, then they should not be forced to join the union (with whom they disagree) just to be able to provide for their families.