Yep. The only winners here are the unions.
My first job paid less then $8/hr working in a plant. It was never going to pay more. I found jobs elsewhere including moving out of state. I am paid much more now as I have learned YOU have to better yourself.
BTW the company I had worked at agreed with the union to a 2 tier pay system. As soon as it was signed the firings began.
Now with obamacare your 40 hour a week job will be 29 hours.