while the unions have done very good things for workers:contracts/pensions&retirement package/safety in the work place/excellent wages/harassment free workplace/grievance procedure/medical benefits.....thugs and thieves(when evidence is found)should be tolerated by no one....not in the workplace of unions nor in the corporate headquarters....the unions came about because of abuses of the laborer...child labor is a prime example of abuse...did you ever see a 10 year old coal miner?i have....where greed,power,money live their you will find all sorts of scoundrels and free loaders.