[Hugh R]

I had to join a union when I worked for a governmental agency in a former life. I applied for a "Supervisor" position within the union ranks and the Union fought me because the job required 5 years experience. Management decided I had 5 years, but the union fought me because it was 5 years total experience, not within the union. So the organization that supposedly represented me, didn't. Having said that, I believe the union system in Hollywood works very well. Your guaranteed an eight hour day, that's it. As a result, people show up on time, sober for the most part, are polite and work hard. Mainly because the production company doesn't have to hire you again tomorrow. BTW, I'm management.