BIG differences between union vs. non-union construction workers

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2. That is not universally true, by any means

I spent 40 years in the construction industry, I was never a member of a Union, because union members had to travel. I lived a middleclass lifestyle, sent my kids to college, always lived in nice houses, that I owned, and am now enjoying a comfortable retirement.
We did not have the great benefits that Unions offered, but I certainly never required public assistance. My wife has a master's degree, always had a good, professional level job and over our working careers I actually made a little more money than she did.

I am a big fan of Unions, but in a right to work state, they did not work for everyone.