As a general rule, no I'm not in favor of them. In most circumstances, I see them as an unnecessary layer of red tape and bloat. If a company needs a union to keep it in line then the company needs a change in leadership or needs to be forced out of business. Unions served a vital role at one time in our country but that role has diminished quite a bit. They still do good at times but are also an albatross at times. Like I said, a well managed company shouldn't need a union to value its employees and to pay them and treat them properly. With all of that being said, I wouldn't be opposed to my employees being unionized and I definitely don't advocate any laws that make it difficult to organize but I wouldn't encourage it either. In most labor disputes, I see the merit of both sides but tend to lean toward management more often than not. Then again, I have been a salaried manager since I got out of the Army in 1998 so my perspective is jaded as well.
