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In the more general case of multiple unions , however , inflation increases linearly with their number and a populist central bank may turn out to be bad for welfare . The unions , however , are not simply demanding that their current circumstances be maintained ; they are insisting on a seat at the bargaining table that would allow them to determine the direction of economic-reform programs , particularly the nature of privatization and other measures that will directly affect them . Pressure from unions , however , has traditionally kept most of the manufacturing of North American engines and transmissions in-house . Such efforts are not without opposition within the unions , however , and some fear these efforts " will supercede more traditional issues " and sacrifice potential salary gains in the process ( Blair ) . Most media unions , however , are looking hard at the jobs being created by new , especially digital technology .