^ This. The only thing that I really have against unions is that so many make it difficult to get a job where they operate, and on the flip side, require member

^ This. The only thing that I really have against unions is that so many make it difficult to get a job where they operate, and on the flip side, require membership to work at a given employer. If a union's benefits are so good (and they often are) then there shouldn't be a need to put people in against their will.