Two jobs are advertised in the newspaper, one by the state government and the other by a fairly young, private company. The jobs
appear to be the same in terms of work, salary and benefits. The only difference is that the state government job offers lifetime employment while the private company offers "employment at will," which means that you can be fired or laid off at any time. Which job is likely to have more applicants?
The fact is that the worker is also protected in the private sector. However, laws protecting workers in the public sector are much stronger and less susceptible to change. On the other hand, unions play a significant role in today's capitalist society. The association of workers employed in the public sector is one of the most active unions in the country and, as such, offers better protection for the worker. Also, business in the state government is safe, while a private firm may fail due to mismanagement.
