The nonunionized competitors have a wider freedom of action, and, given time, they usually prevail in the marketplace.

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In the last year the nonunionized Emirates flew an estimated 8.3 million passengers to 45 countries (not yet the U.S.) in its fleet of 47 planes.

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Nonunionized carriers like CNF (nyse: CNF - news - people ) are picking off business with a lower-cost and more flexible work force.

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