[Superman]

Another thing for some of you to consider (those of you who think George Bush is a brilliant statesman and leader.....you might as well skip this next part):

There is no union for CEO's to join. Similarly, well-qualified pipefitters and electricians can find handsomely-compensated work any time they like. Retail clerks on the other hand might join unions. One should reflect on what kinds of workers DON'T need union representation and what workers do. Then again, some of you don't see any reason why motel housekeepers and dishwashers and delivery drivers should get any protection or respect. All hail the blessed and holy Market Forces! Most of the conservatives here can verify that I've railed on this issue ad nauseum, so I won't do that again here unless provoked (go ahead, make my day) but suffice to say that I think there are more than just ethical, moral reasons to give respect and protections to the least fortunate and least powerful individuals in our society. If there weren't so many of them, I wouldn't say this, but there are many tens of millions of them, and their behavior DOES impact you. Those low wages cost (as opposed to save) you money and make your life less secure.