I just wanted to say that every union employee I know has been laid off or is retiring to avoid layoffs. My dad worked 12 years in a major union factory that is being outsourced to china. When the plans were announced the union leaders sold out the workers for bribes and protecting their own position. The two Union electricians I know were laid off for the last year and now one is working about 1000 miles away in kentucky. The teamster is going to retire before his shop closes because of being unable to compete against nonunion employers. That is why I did not join the union- I would love to make $30 an hour but they can't compete in nonprotected industries in todays market. Besides I am a Journeyman electrician so I can easily change employers or work for myself if need be.
