As a retired RCMP member, retired too many years to want to count them, perhaps ask yourself; would all these ills that have plagued the RCMP over the past number of years have happened if there was a union?   In a word, No.   That is the problem,  the RCMP is ruled by ego-driven cults of males, usually from 'elite' (in their minds) backgrounds who are focused on their careers, and not the well-being of their members.