Originally Posted by cma2407

Don't sweat it. Coming from the military, it's a lot like making the transition to a new squadron. Don't walk in the door shooting your mouth off until you see how things work. Lay low for a little bit until you get the routine down and figure out the operation. At first you'll know little about the union, maybe even have no use for one. In time, it will become very obvious that things would be a whole lot worse without it.

I'd study the company. The union history can--and should--come after you're hired. IMHO