di> Don't get me wrong, unions had their place and time.  But what
 di> advantages they offer now are seeminingly miniscule.

A very long time ago, when I lived in Flint, MI, a local grocer bought up all
the old Kroger stores and move them to his company: Kessel.  No problems here,
but he refused to recognize the union.  Employees could join if they wanted, but
he would not bargain with the union.

In "union hotbed" like Flint, that was a cardinal sin and the UAW members who
were laid off, were paid to "picket" outside of his stores.  That lasted about a
year.

But the employees said the same thing:  He's nice.  Pays us well.  Good
benefits.  Good working conditions.  Why do we need a union?

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