Unions definitely have their place. I personally have never been a big fan of them. My old man was always part of a union being a sprinklerfitter. It was great until we needed them. There was always a issue with something. When it came time to pay him for the pension he earned with over 20 years of work they didn't want to give him that either. It took 5 years of fighting and litigation before he finally got what he was due. So pardon me if I have a sour taste in my mouth when it comes to the unions that are supposed to be taking care of the little guy. Like I said. They have their place. When it comes to wages and pay increases, they definitely get the job done.