> how is good for me, as a company that needs stuff done, to use union workers?
For the company, it's very good, because unionization, or better yet, being a co-op, means your company will be more likely to be profitable in the long term.
But you are correct that in these situations, your employees are more difficult to exploit for longer hours, harsher conditions, and worse pay. So yes, if you're trying to be a major shareholder-owner, unions may hurt your individual bottom line, even if they benefit the corporation as a whole.
I think you should read my initial comment again. And then the next one, answering to an angry person just like you: It is about working as much as it is needed to get work done, not about not paying. And there is nothing wrong in getting the best possible price on a contract.
For the company, it's very good, because unionization, or better yet, being a co-op, means your company will be more likely to be profitable in the long term.
But you are correct that in these situations, your employees are more difficult to exploit for longer hours, harsher conditions, and worse pay. So yes, if you're trying to be a major shareholder-owner, unions may hurt your individual bottom line, even if they benefit the corporation as a whole.