Dear Ben: It is an empirical issue. It is not a logical contradiction to say that unions increase productivity. But as a matter of prudential judgement, I don’t think this claim has any merit. There are work stoppages, sympathy strikes, tools downed, bargaining, all of which reduces worker productivity, and, hence, wages. Best regards, Walter From: Ben Bachrach Sent: Friday, February 21, 2020 7:00 AM To: wblock@loyno.edu Subject: Unions effect on productivity Thank you for participating on the Tom Woods show this week. Your discussion on unions prompts me to ask the following: My first job after graduate school was working … Continue reading Do Labor Unions Raise Wages: