It is indeed unusual that a government might support its citizens instead of a corporation that would exploit them.
Not every country has elected to be a slave to rugged capitalism. A surprise to be sure, but a welcome one.
Think of it like people having talked about their salary in advance so when they walk into a negotiation and hear a number that's lower than their peers, they can call bullshit and make a take it or leave it counter.
Companies get upset about unions because they're not paying fair pay right now and know it, and if everyone in a trade demands the same minimum rate then they have to accept it.