Not to say that the entire single-state recession that we're in is a union issue, but rather that unions are a contributing factor.

That said, I don't hear anyone here saying that the "overpaid lazy bum union workers" should be gotten rid of, especially not in the form of jobs simply vaporizing.  Should they take concessions and reduce their wages and benefits to something resembling a fair market-driven level?  Yes.  If they aren't willing to make that sacrifice, should they be replaced by some of the many motivated, unemployed Michiganders?  Perhaps.