I am way late on this so if my question has been answered forgive me for asking. I don't know much about unions, never dealt with them much that I am aware of but my question is this

If there is a job open (let's be rediculous) say shoveling pig poop at six bucks a day and I am willing to take it and work under the conditions offered let's say provide my own shovel, why is it anybody's business other than his and mine.

No flames or hidden agenda intended just asking for the justification for what I think is called closed shop.

BCR