Unions lost clout when city workers were allowed to live outside the city. Before they represented large groups of voters, now not so much. With so many non-residents working in jobs the union has no voice when it comes to electing mayors or the city council.

City workers used to provide stability to neighborhoods, now with so many out of the City they do not. Maybe there needs to be a new classification of City worker, with those living in the City having higher pay ranges than those living outside?