Farmworker unions have proven to be unnecessary and unhelpful for workers. The New York Times reports that less than one percent of the California agricultural work force is now represented by a union. The story of the FUJ union and Sakuma provides an indication. While union activists tout the union contract as a major victory, the wages negotiated are actually less than what the workers would have been paid as guest workers. This is before union dues are collected from workers. Union leaders work hard to demonize employers as seen in the numerous false accusations, therefore undermining the extensive efforts of farmers to establish the positive relationships needed to ensure worker loyalty to the farm.
