We were in a "better position" when 35% of the workforce was unionized!! The mob was always a drag on our union and our strength.
As for democracy in TDU, they have democratic elections EVERY YEAR. At the yearly convention, the entire steering committee (the ones that run the organization) is voted on (there is no president or vp,etc). Any TDU member who attends has a vote and the ability to run themselves. It is quite democratic. Sometimes the incumbents win and sometimes newer members win!!
As for democracy in TDU, they have democratic elections EVERY YEAR. At the yearly convention, the entire steering committee (the ones that run the organization) is voted on (there is no president or vp,etc). Any TDU member who attends has a vote and the ability to run themselves. It is quite democratic. Sometimes the incumbents win and sometimes newer members win!!