Creeper
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I think unions serve a purpose, but I absolutely agree they operate like they did long ago in the golden age of unions. Union leadership needs to change. While my friend was laid off he had to continue paying union dues even though they were doing nothing for him. He wasn't getting benefits when he wasn't working, and he couldn't work because they would move him to the bottom of the list. After a while he just quit the union and moved on because he had bills to pay.Seen many a company and industry destroyed by them. IMO, what holds them back is they still operate like they did 50 years ago. Not a bad concept because no company will ever look out for you. But corporations and industry modernized or changed, unions never did.
But I do think unions can be good for workers. There needs to be a balance between workers and management because management will take advantage eventually.
I think tradesmen are better off starting their own businesses if they have the motivation and management ability. A licensed plumber who knows what he is doing, has his own truck and is ambitious can make 6 figures where I live easily. These guys are getting $90 to $125 an hours out here.