Believe it or not, some of the union members were trying to **fight** some of the foolish decisions that were being made at the top (like not funding the pensions during the good times). The top officials pushed back, and went ahead with their plans. When some of the most generous changes were being made (the pension boost being one of the most foolish changes), many union members shook their heads in disbelief. Did they accept the better pay and/or benefits? Of course they did, as would any other worker; but they were not necessarily the ones pushing this agenda.
