Union membership has been declining for decades, but I think it's time to reverse that trend. My dad was in a steelworkers' union for 30 years, and his wages and benefits were solid enough to raise three kids on a single income. Today, many workers in similar jobs face stagnant pay and unpredictable schedules, yet they're told unions are outdated. Are we really better off without collective bargaining, or have we just accepted a worse deal?