Here’s a thought:  a greater percentage of government employees belongs to unions than do their private sector counterparts.

Much has been written over the past few decades about the declining roles of unions in American life.  This has dealt primarily with the private sector.  People don’t usually think too much about government workers joining unions, as many are prohibited from engaging in the most visible and powerful aspect of such membership:  The Strike!

So — Is this a good thing?  Does it matter?

Karen Rutzick’s article from Government Executive lays out the issue.

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