Everyone has their own opinion on this, based on what they have been subject to in their life. For me, unions suck, only because I have had negative exposure to them in my career. My view is skewed, and I don't think it will ever change. I have 10+ years working in warehouses, as a member of front line management. I spent a year in a warehouse that was unionized up north. It was the worst job experience of my life. I had trouble getting very simple things done, because of all the rules and regs I had to follow. I have always been people oriented, and like to empower employees to be the best they can be. The majority of these employees had the attitiude of being owed something by default, and some actually got mad when you found them taking unauthorized breaks, and told them to go back to work. There were some great employees there, that believed in a fair days work for their wage. Unfortunately, they were overshadowed by the other employees who found reward in doing nothing, but getting paid well for it. I left that situation, and have been happy ever since. Again, I wouldn't say that all unions are bad. My experience with them is negative, so that's the outlook I always find myself going back to.....