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I got in an argument with friends over unions

Hi. I've never been a social person, but since COVID I've really let my social skills go. I met some friends for dinner this evening, and I just couldn't help but ask my friend who is a manager at Starbucks about her position on unionization. It was absolutely tragic to hear every single bullet point from the union-busting handbook come out of her mouth. She made an impassioned case for how hard she works and how terrible her conditions are, yet remains absolutely convinced that a union would make everything worse. She even claimed that unions are known to murder managers who don't cooperate. Our discussion grew heated, and her husband basically told me that I was attacking his wife by advocating for a union. I feel horrible that I made her upset, and I understand that its not my job, so not really any of my business. I was…


Hi. I've never been a social person, but since COVID I've really let my social skills go. I met some friends for dinner this evening, and I just couldn't help but ask my friend who is a manager at Starbucks about her position on unionization. It was absolutely tragic to hear every single bullet point from the union-busting handbook come out of her mouth. She made an impassioned case for how hard she works and how terrible her conditions are, yet remains absolutely convinced that a union would make everything worse. She even claimed that unions are known to murder managers who don't cooperate. Our discussion grew heated, and her husband basically told me that I was attacking his wife by advocating for a union. I feel horrible that I made her upset, and I understand that its not my job, so not really any of my business. I was just so sad to see good friends work so hard against their own interests. Am I an asshole for asking? I have clearly lost my knack for small talk.

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