Originally Posted by
ClipperJet
A union isn't inherently bad. It can be a good thing. The danger lies when the union is born in an environment where the union seeks to advance it’s own short term wants over the long term viability of the company—“to kill the Goose” analogy.
Agreed. Southwest is unionized and they get along great together. A union is like owning a gun. Keep it for self-defense and everything is fine. Go waving it around the neighborhood scaring everybody, not so good.
Here's another gun analogy. It's better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.