True, in total collapse gold isn't worth much. However, total collapse isn't very likely. Across all civilization collapses, it's never come to that point
That's fair, personal experience is highly temperamental to political thoughts like unionizing low-skill jobs. However, I'd like you to consider the single mothers trying to live on those wages. People have to survive on those wages, and those people likely have others relying on those wages as well. I sympathize with you, having been discriminated against for your protected status. I'd also like you to consider countries where people are paid living wages for low skill work. We all deserve better, and the best way to ensure better wages and better lives come from union fights.
Democrats are doing all of those things. Pretending democrats haven't abandoned trans folks is just lying to yourself.