No, I would never cross a picket line. My take on it is, if you have an issue with your union, get involved and voice your opinion and work to change your unions philosophies. Those who think unions are no longer needed have probably never been involved with a union and don't know the ideals the unions stand for. Most modern unions and employers try to work in a partnership as each likes what the other can bring. The NHL and the NHLPA in their new agreement, is a hard fought example of this. Problems still arise as greed by either party can throw a wrench in this understanding. I would still stand by your union brothers even if you may not agree entirely with their stated objectives. They wil often ask for the moon as a bargaining ploy but will settle for much less. They don't want to see the employer go broke, its not good business.
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