I am just basing my opinion on family that has worked union and had lost two jobs due to closures assisted from teamster pressure.
I do not claim to know all, just based on family experience. One has since retired, and is still working because his retirement is not what he was promised.
Admittingly, I do have a little prejudice towards the Union, But, that being said, It would not bother me if we did go union. I really don't care either way.
I just find it easy for someone to call strike when it does not effect them. they still get the paycheck, No real motivation to settle, I don't like holding my employer hostage. I can always get a job. if I can't find better, than mine must not be that bad.
I see to many people done in by strikes, threats, and such.
To me, the teamsters is more about status than the working man nowadays. Way to much polotics for me.
I agree a stike benefits no one, but, to rather tarnish a company's name or put one under is not right. No one is forcing me to work here, I applied for it, I do my job, and don't really need someone else to stand for me, I am a big boy. If I have a problem, I can talk to someone my self.
Do I like some things about the Union? yes, do I agree with alot of their political games? no
I don't trust the Union nor do I trust company Mgmt. Too much money goes to the heiarchy of both, and that is the problem. but it has always been that way. and always will. Welcome to a corporate society.