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Yep, and don't call it a union. Barrier of entry is not a problem, we dont need an organization to limit entry into the field, we just need political representation. Now "tech" in politics means executives/VCs. We just need an association that funds employee friendly lobbying.

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There is an organization in the UK, the BCS, that is widely regarded as irrelevant, and no-one can understand how it still exists. It adds zero value to anyone working in the industry and in fact frequently undermines workers for the benefit of large employers or the government. For example it is peddling the "skills shortage" myth.

If we have a guild it needs to be by, and for, actual workers.

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