death throes. its all in now because the private sector union is going the way of the dinosaur. I think its important to consider as well that your points are things the members may realize but for the leadership its only about their own jobs.
Their own instincts to protect their own jobs are whats hastening their own demise.
Yes, and one may metaphorically ask was Obamacare a gift to them to "off-load" their Medical Legacy Cost so that they can least live another day? If their Pensions are to collapse, what will Obama do to save them? Their are so many attempts to get a Camels Nose under the tent, i.e. MYRA etc etc discussed here on FR that we should say no to as well...