Unions can provide value to consumers in some cases so I am not against them all. I have seen this "value" in the electrical trade as apprenticeship really matters here. My beef is with groups like the HAW. They want me to support their cause for better wages, better pay or better working condition. The want me to pay a premium for my auto for their standard of living or job security. So what does this cost me, an extra 5% or maybe more? For autos, the union fee could cost me thousands. Nobody is subsidizing me for job security, either I produce or find another place to work, period. Regarding strikes, if a fellow does not like his compensation package, he can work somewhere else, I bet there is another chap waiting to take his place. This is simply the economics of supply and demand. To the union guys here, don't jump on my case, I do see value in some cases for unions as I mentioned but it is on a case by case basis.