Let's consider one thing here.............a lot of these companys that are "buying" up corporations in North America, are third world country based, and if given the chance would bring the Canadian way of living down to their level!.....I speak from first hand knowledge as a employee of Tenaris for seven years now......and believe me a unionized workplace is definitely a must with these people! On a slightly different note: I don't think anyone should rely on a union to keep your job,ie:Lack of performance and so forth!
On the other hand, a fellow employee of mine told me that he had worked for Honda at one time, and said there you were treated like gold, and every day while walking thru the main gate there was always someone there from CAW union handing out pamphets and what not, but everyone was content and didn't see the need for unionizing......