Schonye nails it agin. We were the strongest industrialized nation on earth a few years ago. Produced the most for less. If I remember correctly 35-39% of the work force was union from the 40's till the mid 70's . I don't think we will ever see that again. Its really all our faults in some respect. The world is a global economy with America loosing ground in the manufacturing and the GNP sector. Where is Jimmy Hoffa when you need him?