I don't think that's a good idea at all...in general I think wages are very good for software engineers, and working conditions tend to be among the best anywhere. There is plenty of demand for good engineers and a world of opportunity. If you are not happy with wages, skill up, build a portfolio and make yourself into the type of individual people want. Unions are no good in my opinion, they are more trouble than they're worth, and the good people tend to get trapped by them. They just end up being another controlling force and they hinder productivity innovation etc...