Seems like I recall the Rubber Workers Union merged with the Steel Workers because they couldn't stand on their own...
I remember the Teamsters coming to our P.B.A. and trying to get us to have them represent us. It went so far as a vote. Police could not strike, and that was the Teamsters only legal weapon.
Needless to say it went nowhere.
And yes lurkers, I was somewhat of a "Goldbrick". I left the peaceful guys and gals alone, and didn't go looking for trouble. ;)