Kevin Hassett

In the following viewpoint, Kevin Hassett argues that the self-destructive strategies of labor unions have convinced many U.S. workers that unions no longer provide valuable services. Union demands for higher wages and stricter work rules limit the productivity of U.S. companies, forcing firms to outsource production or move overseas, according to Hassett. In the author's opinion, the unwillingness of union leaders to adapt to a changing economic landscape threatens the survival of unions in America. Hassett is a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, a public policy research organization dedicated to the preservation of free enterprise.

As you read, consider the following questions:
1. Since the 1950s, what has happened to firms and industries where organized labor holds significant power, according to Hassett"
2. In Hassett's opinion, how does the...