Second Year Apprentice looking at joining Union.

Hey all,

I'm a second year apprentice non-union (In Virginia). Looking at switching it up. I'd like your opinions about what you like and dislike about the union.

I've been talking to a coworker of mine who just moved from my company as a Forman to a union contractor in a non union position as the service department lead. He's been wanting me to come over as a cw1 then get into the apprenticeship there so i can work for him.

A lot of the people around me have been saying that going union is a bad idea, but the benefits and pay is swaying me to join.

Let me know your perspectives! Thanks.