Unions Many Republicans have an unfavorable view of unions, they believe companies should have complete control of their workers and that goes for state governments as well. Unions were created to protect workers from being ripped off by the employers and to protect them from harsh working conditions. When companies don't want to meet the demands of union members, they usually go on strike, and it makes it really hard for companies to make a profit. If the company is a making a lot of profits and workers aren't making good wages I would understand why unions have to go after the company. But if the company is struggling union members usually negotiate to make sure the company stays afloat. Some unions protect people that are essential to our lives like firefighters, cops, and teachers from getting low wages from state and local governments. Many Republican state governments want to do away with unions because they see them as a threat, but as Americans we should understand that some unions have to be protected to save the middle class.