I was a union man for many, many years. What I didn't like about the set up was the top down action. By that I mean orders from the hierarchy instructing us on industrial action. Woe betide anyone who disagreed.

Why we still need socialism in 2008.

What's with the 'we' business? I don't feel the need for a self-serving bunch of onanists telling me what to do.

Anyway, when I started my own business I banned unions. It was my business after all. If any of the staff didn't like that, they could sling their hook.