But the view you’re espousing is basically propaganda as well. Corporate execs + all of the management layers below them are frequently promoted from within.

Viewing employment as a collaborative endeavor rather than a hostile negotiation goes a long ways towards improving both sides.

Finally, part of the issue is that basically none of the innovative companies in the US are union shops. Because of the ham-fisted salary control most US unions are known for, they are just seen as a way to get a company to pay more than the market price for a skill by forming a cartel.