> Note I'm not opposed to people's freedom to unionize. In fact, it should not take an act of government to "permit it", and people should do it if they want.
Everyone has the right to organize a voluntary union. What requires special legislated privilege are things like collective bargaining, which is not a normal component or outcome of voluntary negotiations.
Modern unions in the United States enjoy many legal privileges that were specifically lobbied for. It's this type of privileged union which is being argued for, not a mere voluntary association under an impartial legal regime.
Everyone has the right to organize a voluntary union. What requires special legislated privilege are things like collective bargaining, which is not a normal component or outcome of voluntary negotiations.
Modern unions in the United States enjoy many legal privileges that were specifically lobbied for. It's this type of privileged union which is being argued for, not a mere voluntary association under an impartial legal regime.