Getman & Kohler on Labor's Movement

Julius Getman and Thomas Kohler published an essay in the 12/11/05 Los Angeles Times entitled Labor's Movement.  Their conclusion:

The fact is, unions perform important functions in the workplace and in society.   Among other things, they can help to reduce the gross income disparities that so mar our current economic system. Labor's problems may be legion, but they are our problems as well. A healthy democratic society needs a healthy democratic labor movement.