There is a time and place for everything, including unions.  In the world of big business, it is necessary for unions to stand up for the individual workers who would otherwise be at a distinct disadvantage if facing a business alone when dealing with a grievance about safety or wages and benefits.  But, since the 1930's labour laws have been enacted to protect workers. Labour laws tend to enforce many union demands. Abusive employers still exist, but so do abusive union. When an employer does offer good work standards and fair wages, the union  can't  strong arm the workers if the workers are happy without them.