Unions served a good purpose a few generations back. However, they have spawned a couple of generations of lazy bums. My late husband worked as a service person to the mining industry. We saw the mines go through several strikes. By the time they came back to work, they ended working about 4 hours a day (were paid for eight). They demanded pay for their commute to and from work, pay the the time it took them to shower and clean up and so many other ridiculous demands. I believe their days are over. The unions have been and still are filled with corruption, bosses, union dues! What a legacy they are building for their children. Their greed is one of the reason so many of our jobs are outsourced to other places because the workers will work honestly and for less money. They could make a good change IF they would forget their greed and power. Fat chance of that ever happening!