Also, unions weren't outlawed in the USSR nor China. They both had/have a single giant union. Both governments serve(d) to protect the working from the ruling class.

You don't really need a union to negotiate terms in the same was as you do in the west. You already have universal health care, housing, education, etc.. I suppose the union could serve to protect workers from safety issues, which I'm sure wouldn't be a huge issue in a socialist environment.

Living conditions in China are surpassing the west. Education is one of the primary focuses, just as it was in the USSR. An educated work force is a happy, productive work force.

I think your opinion of the east may be a little outdated, and much of it was most likely never true.. The US budgets millions to just make shit up. I'm sure European countries and the UK play the same manipulative game.

Progress is happening very quickly. Anyways, I wish you well. We hold different opinions, but I think we're on the same side of the war.