Gotta agree with Stick here - he has made his point with tact and grace- no threats.

Someone mentioned that this man decided to abide by the unions rules to work there- but would it also not be reasonable to think that the point of the union is to look out for their members? Could it be he felt the Union had not done so? Maybe the union turned down an offer he was comfortable with? Once he made the determination he decided he needed to go it alone.

A long time ago - early 80's the local papermill was in a similar situation. Union said "they'll never replace us - we're walking!" At the time they all had 14.00/hr jobs (Remember early 80s) well that papermill replaced every one of them- Lots o people willing to work and make that kind of money- being in a union doesn't guarrentee ANYTHING, particulary in a slower economy- YOU may think your wages aren't fair but there are alot of people who (believe it or not) can do your job and will do your job.

Just my .02

Me