Do you believe trade unions help or hurt the economy?
Since 1996 Union membership in Australia has dropped from 40% of all workers to 15%. Unions bargain on behalf of workers over wages, benefits, working conditions for their membership. Larger unions also typically engage in lobbying activities and electioneering at the state and federal level.
Statistics are shown for this demographic
Local Government Area
Suburb
Response rates from 3.2k Melbourne voters.
74% Help |
26% Hurt |
51% Help |
24% Hurt |
14% Help, in theory but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited |
2% Hurt, I support some private unions but am strongly against public unions |
9% Help, but ban their ability to make political donations |
Trend of support over time for each answer from 3.2k Melbourne voters.
Loading data...
Loading chart...
Trend of how important this issue is for 3.2k Melbourne voters.
Loading data...
Loading chart...
Unique answers from Melbourne voters whose views went beyond the provided options.
@9VJBDL32mos2MO
Hurt, but they have the potential to help. Also ban political donations and they need to be held accountable for illegal activity AND major economic damage.
@9K8TZN29mos9MO
Define 'the economy'. Unions as devised help people, but my hurt the 'economy' of profiteers, rent seekers and speculators whom pray on people.
@9GBPPS21yr1Y
Unions should NOT be affecting the economy, instead they should assist with the workers to help increase worker's rights, workplace democracy and increase wages to where it is a living wage.
@932MZ4Z3yrs3Y
Help, in theory, but have recently become corrupt and should have their powers limited, and ban their ability to make political donations the same as big business & the rich
@92ZK8V63yrs3Y
Neither, they are in bed with government and businesses
@92NZR2N3yrs3Y
again, not all are the same, hence, each one should be examined based on their policies.
@92N3D7W3yrs3Y
Technically hurt, but are necessary to mitigate abuse and ensure workers are treated fairly
@92LPKSS3yrs3Y
I feel that my opinion of unions has been skewed by outside influences, and I don't trust my understanding of them.
Stay up-to-date on the most recent “Labor Unions” news articles, updated frequently.
Join in on the most popular conversations.
