I'm guessing you weren't around at the time. Didn't feel like that at the time, I was just pleased to not have some Union bully turning the lights out or assembling crap cars. I suppose the way you have been told it, you must be astounded that the Steelworkers are not manning the barricades.
It hasn't been Europe that has bought these rights. It was my Parents others Grandparents, thousands of Americans ,Poles, Commonwealth Citizens who fought and died against tyranny and dictators.
Not much help from Germany, Spain, France, Italy and elements of other countries around " Europe."...