The purpose of Labor Unions is to protect the workers. History taught us the need for these unions during the Industrial Revolution. During that period workers were forced to work in dangerous conditions for long hours and low wages. The creation of the Unions gave workers protection as well as a away to bargain for better pay called "collective bargaining." This created a somewhat level playing between the worker and the employer. Now the fact has been proven that there was a need and this also created a middle class and substantial working class as it relates to income.
The state of Wisconsin is trying to eliminate the unions under the veil of trying to balance their budget. Now this alludes to my theory of "Profit over Humanity" which I will expand on in a future writing. The break up of the union will have a detrimental effect on the workers ability to protect themselves from unfair labor practices by their employers or shall we say "Big Business" in some instances. History has shown us that companies will sacrifice the safety of their workers as well as their livelihood for a huge profit. I emphasize the phrase "huge profit" because these companies could still make a profit by giving the worker substantial pay, safe conditions, better benefits, etc..... however the companies want the 'huge' profit thereby creating greed. It is greed that would make a company demoralize its worker for profit.
The American working class has to come together on this issue in order to keep the protection of workers as well as their right to collective bargaining to maintain a livable wage in this topsy turvy economy. This include all teachers unions, labor unions, service employee unions, etc.... The people of Wisconsin has shown that you have to protest in order for people to even be aware of the issue that are affecting millions of Americans. If the Unions are dismantled you will definitely see an erosion of the middle class and working class families. Once it is gone it will be harder to reestablish.
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