give three reasons why a government might seek to limit the power of a union (workers' union)?

Question

this is an economics question. I was asked this question but I have no idea about the three reason.

Answer 1

The union may do something which harms society in general..such as the air traffic controllers strike in the 1980s

If the union is seen as harmful to its own members...such as if it is being run by organized crime

If a union is doing things which are illegal

Answer 2

Govt might seek to limit the power of a Union for: 1. Planned Wage rises along with increase in productivity preferred by Govt is several times questioned by Unions based on other factors.
2. Redeployment of work force according to the needs of production and economy not well taken by Unions, since it involves relocation of its memebers, either in the same or other city.
3. Govt will not favour day-to-day problems to cause a hold up in the normal working of an organisation. This calls for negotiated settlement.
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Answer 3

There's only one primary reason. The government is in the pocket of wealthy business leaders. Business leaders don't like to pay the workers a lot of money (because it reduces the bottom line) and they don't like losing control of their businesses to unions, so they convince the government to limit their power, then think of other, less relevant reasons for limiting unions, as long as they sound good to the general public, so the people won't object.

Answer 4

1. The union may attempt to put into place a rule which is unsafe for its members.

2. The union may attempt to put into place a rule which is unfair to its members.

3. The union may attempt to take advantage of its members financially.

Answer 5

Raises price of goods.
Goes against capitalist ideals.