You are right, but I think public opinion is turning steadily against unions: you can see it everywhere, from the rage against teachers' unions in places like W

You are right, but I think public opinion is turning steadily against unions: you can see it everywhere, from the rage against teachers' unions in places like Washington D.C., to the disillusionment of private-sector union members with public-sector unions in NJ. People are realising that they have been had, what with our leaders giving away generous benefits to unionised employees during the good times.