Indeed. One indicator as to whether members are running the union is to see whether the strike fund is well funded. If it is, that union is very likely to be

Indeed. One indicator as to whether members are running the union is to see whether the strike fund is well funded. If it is, that union is very likely to be at a minimum involving the rank and file in it's operations and negotiations. No strike fund? Be careful. A union without a well funded strike fund basically has very little power.