> That's probably why the sharing economy is growing rapidly while the unionized workforce can't compete.

This is the same problem as with Mitumba (donated clothing of western countries) in Africa. You can't compete with free.

The sharing economy looks good on paper - but when things like accidents, illnesses or a "disruption" occur, the workers are left in the road ditches, while employed workers keep to enjoy social security, health insurance, unemployment insurance, ...