The idea that companies should just agree to whatever proposal comes in from a union is preposterous.
The idea that profits are more important than basic humanity is preposterous.
The unions wanted sick leave, because under the current system, employees were scheduled weeks in advance with zero margin. If the employee was sick, they had to ask for PTO which would get denied because of lack of notice and any margin (other employees to cover the job)
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They were negotiating their way up from zero paid sick days per year.