Yes I do agree that the union is past it's prime. But on the other hand, if I didn't have the union, I'd be paying $300+ a month for insurance. As it is now, my share is $40 a month now!
Our plant in Eastern Oregon is non-union, and they have to pay $300+ for insurance and only make $1 more an hour than I do!
I wonder which side of the health care cost issue you would be on if you owned the business.
I really didn't want to talk about unions...I just wish you luck on the job change!