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Ask HN: Programmer Unions?

Seems like a no brainer for skilled programmers.

Especially considering the no poach, 'non-compete' deals made between Apple, Google, Intel, Adobe, Intuit, Pixar and Lucasfilm — which has suppressed wages.

Programmer unions could even be fun, competitive qualification tests, union co-op projects, many interesting possibilities.

If it's practical for teamsters and floor coverers [1] to unionize, why not computer specialists?

[1] http://nyfloorcoverers.com/

19 points nosuchthing 11 years ago 41 comments

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