[rattlsnak]

As stated, there are many cases of corrupt union activities. I get it. But there are many many more stories of good activities and protection in aviation. People who say unions aren't needed today are on crack. They are need more today than ever. In certain industries. You would not want to fly on an airline whose pilots are not unionized. Trust me. I just got furloughed last summer and the union contract SAVED countless jobs. The company is downsizing in a major way and was out to do that process in anyway they saw fit, as in furloughing out of seniority order, displacing people to other air frames out of order which would mean huge pay cuts for many, etc. I could go on and on. That union also protected many pilots against management's wrong doings like firing guys for writing up "too many MX concerns", etc. Geez, don't get me started...

That being said, do I think the baggers at Ralphs need a union? No. Cetain other industries, absolutely.