Actually I was never lazy when I worked for the union. I reinvented the wheel when I was there. Bringing in new systems, strategic plans, etc. The way that things were done before me were horrible. I will admit that some people were lazy, however you will find that in every organization/company.
Biting the hand that feeds you... that is a statement one can only take so far. People should be able to complain or fight for better conditions at work, better salary, equal rights within the workplace, etc. When it comes to ones perception of unions it comes down to life experiences... some people here have experienced the bad, I experienced the good. At least I will admit (like always) that unions have their problems and need to change the way they operate.
In regards to your comment about the DNC... I could care less about the messaging that comes out of the DNC. I have never paid attention to it before and will not in the future. As much as people, like to believe that I am ridiculously left person... I'm not. I have voted for both republicans and independents in the past. If I had a chance to vote out Pelosi and Reid as well as other Democrats I would.