No I'm not saying unions take so much that they keep the middle class down. If Skywest goes union it will only amount to around half a million per year in dues. Sounds like a lot but its just one more customer for alpa. Although it seems like the guy that started Mcdonalds had the same idea. What I'm saying is that Alpa is a business just like any other business. Their "product" is a services product just like insurance. Its intangible. Their objective is to make money, period. If they have to help someone achieve something that requires their services then they'll do what they can or are willing to do to help, unless one of their other "customers" is on the other side of the fence, then it becomes "who's paying us more for our services". Please please don't rely on unions to make the future of America better, they're in it for themselves not you. I talk to so many people who want more out of life but yet they are always looking to someone else to make that happen. If you want more then go get it, your not a tree if you don't like where you are in life then move. I wanted more out of life as well,,, looked around, nobody handing me money so I went out and started my own business. It pays the bills, if I want it to pay for more then guess what I have to work harder, simple as that. If you want the unions or the government to make your life better then I suggest looking at some other countries they'll take care of you. Although it seems now that I think about it that it doesn't work very well,,, living in a socialist society. Looking back at this rant I think its a little strong, however someone who I respect very much told me this very thing long ago and I'm forever grateful. Made me get off my rear.