I think you mis-interpreted my post Roz.

Unions have been a force for good and not so good. They sullied their reputation in the 1970's with the likes of Red Robo, and more recently the transport union isn't endearing itself to the general public is it? Which is why you tend to get lots of negative comments. Certainly many unions rolled over and did nothing when the utilities companies were sold off and were also useless when it came to council employees and home helps.

But I think even Jeremy Clarkson would admit that Unions have been a force for good with working hours, pensions, health and safety etc.

What I meant was that Unions need to make a better case now for public support. On a case by case basis. I never meant that unions had never made a good case for public support. I'm not sure where you go that from.

But anyway, like I said, look up the film 'The Shock Doctrine', I think you will like it. It's based on Naomi Kleins book. Infact anyone will probably like it unless you think Milton Friedman is god.