"Capt. JG" wrote in message

I am not sure about the requirement to join a union to work. It's a mixed
bag of protection and obligation. I've seen, as I said, both sides of it.

Closed and union shops are not uncommon. One hears much complaining about
them, but such complaints fall on deaf union boss ears.

Not at all unlike strong-arm management tactics, right? The unfortunate
workers takes it in the ass, despite who's doing the screwing.

Max