Almost 40 years in the biz. 3 union drives. No company ever got 'organized'  

Almost 40 years in the biz. 3 union drives. No company ever got 'organized' that didn't work hard to get it.

That said, organizing is less than half the battle. Keeping the membership active and on top of their elected officials and represenatatives is tougher than getting the union voted. Bureaucracies and internecine politicing will cripple your represntation.

BUT if you keep the guys involved, elect good reps, it's night and day, a sudden improvment at work. The contract spells it out for all involved. Bing, bang budda-boom- here's your papers, you're outta here. Sat at some whining and crying while managers documented the past process and the dead wood was gone- it's a relief to everyone.