I have no doubts that you do your job well and are highly trained. However, how does one earn their pension? By going to work every day and doing something they are already well compensated for? I have a 401k at work and it does well. The latest recession did not cost me anything. I look at my 401k several times a week and take care of it. We get a 3.5%/5% company match. I have to invest my money to get theirs. Nothing wrong with free money. We also have pretty good insurances at work. Union workers pay dues. Money they could be investing on their own and making money with, instead of paying for the union leaders Mercedes and much nicer houses then yours. Unions had their time. Most now do more harm then good. I do believe some union guys really earn their keep. I also however see 4-5 guys holding up a shovel while the other two work. These clowns should be canned and replaced with guys that work for a living. Guess what. They never will be because the of the unions. I love hearing how the slackers work soooooo freaking hard. Hilarious...