Slow demise of the union

Union workers should soon realize that the economic reality of today means job security coming to an end, whether it's CUPE or UAW. Globalization forces North American labour  to be wage competitive, and unions are at odds with this concept.

Whether it's garbage collection or building cars, the reality is than it's only a matter of time before it's privitized or bankrupt. All Toronto suburbs contract private companies for garbage collection, and there is a good possibility that Oshawa will eventually be shutdown for good. The latter mainly because, GM insists their world class facility manufacture low volume niche cars that no one will buy, like the Chev Camaro and Cadillac XTS.

I actually don't mind taking my garbage to the dump (because of the strike). If this goes on for 10 more weeks it's really only a small inconvenience for me.  I think it's worse off for the workers trying to live off $800 a month strike pay all because of someone else who doesn't truly represent their interests.