Being in a "trade union" myself, I agree. Because you are in a collective bargaining agreement (union) does not give you a right to a ( imho "overpaid" ) job. These "unions" give all unions/trade unions a bad name.
Don't get me wrong I am for "trade unions", but sickened by "unions" (example UAW, Teamsters, players unions, etc) There is a world of difference between the two. Even though they get lumped together all the time.
Unions always go out of the way to screw the employer. And in many cases cause the employer to close shop and go else where.
Trade unions work with the employers to keep and gain market share and in the end hire more union employees.
UAW always screams buy American, drive American and keep America alive. While at the same time manufacturers are outsourcing more and more because of higher demanded cost UAW labor, pensions, healthcare, and agreements.
The UAW and other "unions" are shooting themselves in the foot. I don't feel sorry for them, they are creating this problem. How long do you think the manufactures are going to keep paying $50 per hour plus benefits for someone to bolt on tires?
(sorry, I'll get off my soap box now, return to your lives citizens)