>Absolutely, I agree with you whole
>heartedly. Unions are for those not willing
>to pull their own weight, and saleries
>should be (and for the most part are)
>based on the qualifications, ability, and
>willingness to do the job.

Dream on! While *some* people may have utopian jobs where the people with the skills get ahead, the more realistic scenario is one of politics and favortism.

If you are in a job with a union, and there are people not working, but still getting paid, complain to the union! As a member, you *are* the union.

The bottom line is that in many situations, you need the power of a union. You absolutely no power when you are on your own.

Chris.