Another idea, though much more contraversial

After talking about unions today, I considered a new option for increasing jobs.  What if we give unions a little more slack?  Perhaps set a ceiling on the amount unions can charge for dues, or something to that effect?  It's just that in my mind, and from the information provided in Massey's book, one thing that most successful industrialized nations seem to have in common is a significantly unionized manufacturing sector.  Giving more power to the employee would allow them to bargain for better wages.  This, in turn, may not be increasing jobs, but it is increasing the amount we currently have that offer wages one can live on, which is a start.