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Last month, the House passed a resolution that helps pave the way for its staff members to unionize. The measure essentially grants House staffers the same legal protections other federal employees have against retaliation if they try to formally organize a labor union. Backers say it\u2019s needed, in part, because of low pay and high turnover on Capitol Hill. But not everyone thinks it\u2019s a good idea, including our next guest. Suzanne Bates is a senior writer and researcher at Americans for Fair Treatment, a group that calls itself a \u201cunion watchdog.\u201d She talked with the Federal Drive about what she sees as the downsides.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices