This is a truly important topic, inartfully told. The union group has a point, that there are economic inequalities built into the system--but then fails to explain that a recent survey showed that some 60 percent of Americans would support legislation to allow them to join a union. Why this in not mentioned is a mystery--unless you factor in that the reporter may not be very familiar with the history of the union movement. The article does not explain how important black and Latino votes were to Democrats as swing votes that actually got candidates elected. Curiously, it doesn't really show how the minimum wage would help---and there are all kinds of numbers available in DC for reference. The reporter has a truly important story, but neither the reporter or the editors are up to the task. Anyone who had read the Jungle and Mr. Harrington's books would have a better grasp of the issues. Conclusion: less game-boy, wider reading for reporter and editor. Just by covering the beat, they are living labor history. Why it's not rubbing off on them is truly mysterious. Full disclosure: I am a member of a union. These issues are part of the debate John Edwards is trying to highlight in his presidential campaign.