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That's capitalism in the US. Most first world countries have workers rights and protections for unions, leading to effective collective bargaining. They also have functioning social safety nets for the unemploymed. It is possible to fix the issues with capitalism, and the highest quality of life, happiest citizens, strongest worker rights etc. all belong to countries with capitalist economies. Also unions are often outlawed or government-run in socialist countries. Sometimes striking when asked to work more for less pay and results in this:
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_German_uprising_of_1953