> Unions provide a great deal of protection against these abuses for pretty insignificant union dues. These dues can be very significant if you factor in the p

> Unions provide a great deal of protection against these abuses for pretty insignificant union dues. These dues can be very significant if you factor in the pay you lose as an above average employee, when you can no longer negotiate your own salary. Unions are not a good thing for everyone in a highly competitive market with big differences in employee performance.