I find they're alright Jacks until thehits the fan for them. Trust me I've watched a few cross picket lines over the years or sneak in through the back door. But when they get into trouble mate they're on the phone demanding help.
People need to realise there's more to being in a union than paying the subs.
I know what you say about Thatcher Andy and you are right but I don't forget that not one of her anti Trades Union Laws have been repealed by succesive Labour Prime Ministers. Why the Unions continue to fund the Labour Party is beyond me.