When a union is used to defend rights, it is good. When a union is used for exploitation, it is bad. The problem is when unions grow too large, and become poli

When a union is used to defend rights, it is good. When a union is used for exploitation, it is bad. The problem is when unions grow too large, and become politically lucrative feeding grounds. The government hands out certain contracts to certain unions to gain their votes (and in some cases, their returned financial support), while squashing "fair competition" (not everyone is, or cares to be, unionized, especially when the disagree with the principles and practices of some unions).