Q126 Are there problems with the labor unions them-selves?

A126 Yes. There are many unions, including radical ones that refuse to compromise with management, ignore reality, and constantly confront management. There are also those that put more effort into political activities than into improving working conditions.

Then there are company-controlled unions that do everything the company wishes. The Japanese expression "labor union aristocrat" refers to an individual who, as a corrupt union official, colludes with managers and politicians, ignoring labor movement activities.