Congratulations. Union membership is a matter self preservation and of dignity and self respect in my neck of the woods. It is also on the decline.

A firing during a strike smacks of bad faith. Such actions are often recinded as part of the settlement. The union should fight for this, tooth and nail.

I was a Musicians Union member, Service Employee's International Union member, Canadian Auto Workers Union member, and for a few years worked for the SEIU as a rep/negotiator/H&S. Fifteen years or so ago I became self-employed and therefore didn't require a union. Nonetheless, I support my wife, family members, friends, and community in union matters. Besides all those wonderful things unions have provided us over the years, they have softened the blow of plant closings, amagamations, gov't cutbacks, and other menaces to the workers and society.

All the best to your son and his brothers and sisters. Solidarity forever.

Peace. Mooh.