Mitchell Schnurman, a columnist for The Dallas Morning News, challenges the “conventional wisdom about unions and big business.” On the heels of CWA’s successful campaign to organize American Airlines’ passenger service agents, Schnurman looks at AT&T’s potential merger with Direct TV.(*)

He writes:(*)

Many believe that unions are a drag on business because they drive up costs, resist change and limit flexibility. In right-to-work states, where unions are a smaller factor, economic growth has been stronger.(*)

But AT&T and the CWA offer a counterpoint. Their long-term relationship benefits employees and the company, and one expert said it gives AT&T an edge in the marketplace.(*)

“AT&T’s business strate

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