re: Prop A

Very true... I know tons of union guys who are happy to do side work, even in other trades, which would cost others work.

That said, as I said above, I don't have anything against them. But they obviously can be as corrupt as any other business or organization. To mandate someone must join one in order to secure a job is inherently un-American to me. If the union is doing its job, and protecting those its says it will, people will pay their dues. If they don't get anything out of it, they won't. That's only right...

One last point: Yes, economic growth is stronger in RTW states for a reason. In this economy where it's easier to move than ever before, business doesn't want to work with many difficult unions. They'll move elsewhere in a friendlier environment.

Take my company for example. We host trade shows all across the country. We purposefully avoid union strongholds like Chicago because of the unions. They're so oppressive that its decreases the efficiency of our shows, and dramatically increases the expense. We take our business elsewhere.