I had a solid living standard as a kid because my parents were both fortunate enough to work union jobs. (UAW and Michigan Teachers unions). A job on the shop floor paid enough to raise a family. Mom helped organized and bargained so that teachers had healthcare and solid wages.

As unions were systematically weakened by corporations, propaganda and government interference over the years the standard of living and job security in my hometown area fell. Profits and costs shot up.

Workers still have the power. They just convinced you we don’t. Happy Labor Day.