[JoshTriplett]

> You really think that you are the best negotiator out of everyone who could join a union local in your area?

That's not the sole determining factor. The question is not "can someone else do a better job negotiating for what I want", the question is "will someone else do a better job negotiating for what I want, and will I be able to successfully convince them to do so".

It's valid to ask "does this negotiating body actually represent me". Sometimes it does, sometimes it does not. But it's not reasonable to ignore and dismiss people who believe it does not, and who believe they're unlikely to be able to change that.

In the context of the article, it sounds like this organization is quite likely to represent the goals of its members, and I hope that it stays that way.