Unions, smoke alarms, and lifting the boats
Read OriginalA software engineer reflects on the negative perception of unions and explains his personal decision to join one. He argues that while his current workplace isn't exploitative, unions act as a protective 'smoke alarm' for unforeseen issues. The article critiques the amoral nature of corporations and highlights widespread problems in tech like crunch culture, underpayment, and burnout, advocating for collective worker organization as a solution.
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