I think the main checks and balances should come from the union members themselves, however, often times it's the "loudest voice" that wins over. It's difficul

I think the main checks and balances should come from the union members themselves, however, often times it's the "loudest voice" that wins over. It's difficult as an individual to make an argument against striking for increased pay for example, even if you believe the long-term impact of that decision will ultimately be worse (i.e. it could lead to increasing the speed with which the employer investigates automation to stop the impacts of you striking). Am almost wholeheartedly in favour of organised labour, but am not convinced most unions have the right organisation (although something is often better than nothing in the case of workers rights).