Sounds like someone hasn't heard of the American Federation of Musicians.

Those aren't rock stars...

Or the RIAA, even the mega crops of the industry have a union.

> Or the RIAA, even the mega crops of the industry have a union.

...which hardly can be said to be acting in the best interests of either small-time musicians or big stars.

The RIAA actively seeks to withhold royalties from musicians and intentionally makes it very difficult to collect them. A number of big-name stars sued them over this some years back, unsuccessfully.

No, but they act in the best interests of their members.

No, but they do need industry-savy managers and agents working for them to ensure they get the best deal.

Yes, they have their own union. Which is the opposite of a union.