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Message: <blockquote data-quote="twoguns?" data-source="post: 2014585" data-attributes="member: 7012">True it eventually evolved into what it is today, and I'm sure there was more than just the unions that made it better. Now with obamacare, insurance abounds(right?) it didnt used to. The benes that I appreciated the most was the "Contract" which drew out what each side was to do( rules if you like).One of my favorite parts was ( to show up To provide 8 hrs of work). 10 hrs days we all have to agree ( on the same job) Breaks.... well it pretty much eliminates those , Unless you take 30 min for lunch and work from 7-4 ,it works both ways.Used correctly it is the watchdog between those who dont negotiate well, and those that will take advantage.Its not for everyone, but everyone should have a chance at it.The other was the 4 years of school, paid for by the Journeymen, free to those becoming more educated.Think about what 4 years of college would cost, and what on the average a person would be making when they graduate, with a great deal of debt.When you graduate from the union school, the union will pay for you to go to school , while working.Engineer, Draftsman ,Safety Officer as long as it pertains to your trade.Pass the class and its paid for.Not a bad deal , huh</blockquote>