"Hulk, smash".

My stance has always been, "Why do we need unions to do that right thing".

There are tons of non-union shows working in Los Angeles which the unions really have no control over.

Visual Effects are a mess. Agreed.

I work for a company that does the right thing. I work a 50 hour week. I am paid for every last minute. Overtime included. I have weekends and holidays off. When I feel like I need more money I ask. There is nothing shady going on. I agreed to it all. I have a rate. I get time and an half after 8 hours worked. If I am getting screwed it my own fault.

It's simple.

At a certain point blaming others for your problems becomes tiresome and pointless. I love my job. Good or bad day. There isn't a morning were I do not want to go in. Trust me there have been days[thesauce] when running seemed great idea. Is it awesome everywhere, nope. Can it be? Yes it can.