Reply #67: Actually, I thought I'd add a bit more than my comment up thread.

[Janice325]

I've worked for a telecom a great bit of my working career. In 1987 I was making more per hour than I've made per hour the last 4 years. In 2001 I was making almost twice per hour what I've been making the last 4 years. I had company paid medical, night differential, time and a half on Sunday, double time on holidays, and triple time on Mother's Day. (I was in Operator Services). I was a member of the Communications Workers of America.
Then I got laid off-bumped by someone with more service in another state who relocated to keep their job. (Darn!!)
I was a member of the Communications Workers of America.
So, even though I lost a good job, I say HELL YES to unions.