I have never had to have anyone negotiate my contract for me. Unions has a use back in the day. They helpd to standardize work weeks and a framework of basic labor laws. Thanks! Americans owe them a debt of grattitude.

Trade unions seem to be fairly good, except for the LAZY B (Sorry Lonnie). I see them generally acting as bullies, and having dealt with the teacher's union as a school board member, they tend to create more ill will than promote it. It is time for the unions importance to decrease, IMHO.