Who is The Favored Unions, the Mercenaries from The Iron Heel and what is their importance? The_Iron_Heel English & Literature "The Favored Unions

Both these groups become allies of the Oligarchy as they struggle to accumulate, maintain and manifest power over the Proletariat. The Favored Unions are those workers who, in exchange for supporting the Oligarchy and denying the influence of the Revolution, receive a greater share of the Oligarchy's profits (material benefits), while the Mercenaries are militaristic warriors with the job of physically and violently defending the Oligarchy against Revolutionist activities.