I know for a fact that unions have helped make working conditions better for several generations. I mean, thanks to them we have a minimum wage and child labor laws on top of what you cited.

I'm not going to reply to other comments on this post, as it is not my place, but I do feel the same as you when it comes to the Big 3 issue.

In fact, my dad is already begin setting aside money to give to opponents of Rep. Senators speaking out against it (namely Tenn.). That says something when my father and I are going to send money for out of state senate races.