I'm in a similar position. I think given the propensity for criminal organizations to "dabble" I think all unions should have federal oversight just like corpor

I'm in a similar position. I think given the propensity for criminal organizations to "dabble" I think all unions should have federal oversight just like corporations (which don't have enough) and that there should be very transparent finances that are open to the Feds and to the union members themselves to prevent criminal connections. Also I have seen unions go overboard with "this is my job and will be my cousin Vinnie's when I retire next year". So nepotism/boys_club issues can easily form as well, at least in the 3 unions or so I have experience with through family members. I personally have never been in a union, but I can see pluses and minuses on both sides that can be at least under some amount of control with 3rd party auditors, whether that's governmental or via transparency from union members.