25 Years of big rig for the Teamsters. Screwed with by the DOT and forked over by the union. 30% cut in pension.
4 wheelers brake checking had me walk away.
Last one I run up over their trunk. Came out of the cab with my tire thumper...they drove off. Walked away that week.
The Union is not your friend.
Personally, I was Management and not ever a Teamster, but I always have had Teamster friends. Some of them succumb to the lure of the Siren of that Cult. Others just want to work and take care of their families.
I was one who refused to ever be a part of of it. Perhaps long term that hurt me financially but I doubt it. There is no way that I could ever be a part of the culture myself.
As above, I have many friends who did. It was just not for me.