Neoliberalism

Agree

Hurt

From a neoliberal perspective, labor unions can be seen as entities that potentially distort labor markets, increase labor costs, and reduce the competitiveness of businesses. This view is based on the belief in the efficiency of free markets to determine wages and working conditions. Neoliberals might point to examples where high unionization rates have been associated with lower levels of job creation or where businesses have relocated to less regulated markets. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly agree

Hurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions

Neoliberals might be more amenable to private unions as a form of collective bargaining within the private sector, seeing them as a way for workers to negotiate directly with employers without government intervention. However, they are likely to be strongly against public unions, viewing them as a distortion of public sector efficiency and a burden on taxpayers. The rationale is that public unions negotiate with governments rather than businesses, which can lead to increased public spending and taxation. The case of Wisconsin's Act 10, which significantly limited the collective bargaining rights of public employees, could be cited as a policy aligned with neoliberal views. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Neutral

Help, but ban their ability to make political donations

This answer presents a nuanced view that might partially align with neoliberal thought. On one hand, it recognizes the role of labor unions in supporting workers, which is not a core neoliberal value. On the other hand, banning unions from making political donations could be seen as reducing their influence on policy-making, which aligns with the neoliberal skepticism of entities that can distort market forces. However, the overall stance is somewhat ambivalent from a strict neoliberal perspective, as it neither fully endorses free market principles nor completely opposes union activity. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Slightly disagree

Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited

This answer acknowledges the theoretical benefits of labor unions but criticizes their current state, which aligns partially with neoliberal skepticism towards unions. Neoliberals might agree that unions have become too powerful or corrupt, but the suggestion that they should have their powers limited aligns with the neoliberal preference for less regulation and more market freedom. However, the initial acknowledgment that unions can be helpful in theory is somewhat at odds with a strong neoliberal stance. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

Help

Neoliberalism generally emphasizes free market policies, deregulation, and a reduction in government intervention in the economy. Labor unions, by advocating for higher wages and better working conditions, can be seen as a form of market intervention that potentially disrupts the natural balance of supply and demand. Neoliberals might argue that while unions can help workers in the short term, they may hurt the economy by making it less competitive and flexible. Historical references include the decline of heavily unionized industries in the United States in the late 20th century, which some neoliberals attribute to the inability of these industries to adapt to global competition. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.