why Ivan(a) doesn't rebel

[Carl Remick]

Re:  "... according to the USIA report, Russians who are members of a
trade
union or are active supporters of one or another political party are far
more
likely to participate in demonstrations than those who do not.
Over the last three years, the presence of a trade union in a workplace
"more
than doubles" the likelihood that those employed there will participate
in
strikes or other forms of protest."

How extensively unionized is Russia at this point?  Also, could Tom
Lehman or someone else in the know provide any information on what, if
anything, American unions are doing in terms of monitoring, liaising
with or aiding Russian unions?

Carl Remick