@rbreich Childhood friend of mine, his dad was a union man.

Dad got cancer. Died from it. Family was okay. Because the union made sure his contract was fair enough to keep his family secure even after his death.

Haven't spoken to that childhood friend since, well, childhood. But I passed by their house not long ago, on my way somewhere else, and not only was it in good repair, the same vehicles were parked outside that had always been there. So I think he's okay.