need some honest opinoins

Shifty_Dart, union job security is only as good as your next contract. There are plenty of success stories out there, but there also are plenty of union members who thought they were secure, only to have companies close their doors and put the worker out on the street. I've worked non union labour, union labour and management. I've had positive and negative experiences in all positions. Take a good look at your company and where it's headed. Do you want to be part of the management team and do you believe in your company? If so, then go for it.