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I didn't downvote you, but this part describing their motivation reads as opinion, not facts:

"This is a bid to secure their jobs long-term."

I'm not anti-opinions, just responding to your 100% facts comment.

Let me rephrase, it either ensures their jobs stick around (perhaps doing a different function?) or that they will receive well above industry average severance.

There’s no point in unionizing unless that leverage equals some sort of compensation down the road.

You'd be surprised how many workers organize primarily because they feel disrespected.

I'm not suggesting it's the case here, just letting you know from my experience with union organizing.

I wonder what made them feel disrespected

If you ever see me at a bar I’ve got plenty of stories of some of the crazy shit people deal with from their boss (or customers/patients).

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