It's a tough job, and it should be paid well. When I was a kid, my brother in law was a postie, and made a decent living. He had a house, a nice car, and could take two vacations a year. Nobody can afford that shit, even unionized.

And remember -- a rising tide lifts all boats -- if they get a good deal, it makes it easier for others to get a better deal.

The seaway union negotiated hard, and got a very good increase, better benefits, and management agreed to increase their workforce so there was less overtime. It cost management tens of millions in losses that it didn't need to lose.