I'm not complaining at all about where I am in life.  I'm living the dream !   I feel sorry for those currently getting gouged by their unions . They are getting ripped off and their paychecks are smaller because of their union membership.  Just like a dog tied on a six foot chain to his dog house---the dog doesn't know how bad he has it. Same with union members---many don't realize how bad they are being ripped off.  Unions are like playground bullies demanding lunch money or other organizations that demand protection money.  Unions care most about how much they can take per hour from workers .  Federal and state labor laws protect workers . It's past time to make Alaska a right to work state where everyone can get a job and not have to bow down and kiss the feet of unions.