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Originally Posted by Russ D
Unions, in my experience are a pile of horse ****. Not worth the bother if you ask me. Too many self-important busybodies.
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ok - haven't really had time to read through all post so apologies If this has been covered already.... but have you ever been a member of a union, or seen the positive outcomes that union representation can bring about?
Even if the union is not recognised - they will protect their members by offering legal advice and assistance. They can attend disciplinaries or argue your case should you have any gripes or problems (contract changes, alterations to your job role etc..) with the job.
I am a member of CWU - and I feel safer knowing I have a safety cushion to fall back on should I need to bite the bullet myself at any time. It appears that the vast majority of people here who argue the point that unions are useless are not members themselves, nor have any real knowledge behind the power of a union. It is important to remember that a union is only as strong as it's members and companies, no matter how big, see this as more of a threat than a person acting on their own. There is an apathetic view amongst people that needs to change instead of just sitting on your hands and waiting for the worst to happen - you need to get in there first.
I am not here to lobby or advertise unions in general - but simply to say that it is recommended you research unions and sign up with a union who holds the best track record (and has a good reputation among members). To me - £4.99 is peanuts compared to what could happen without them. The more people to sign up to a union - then the more powerful you and your union become. Unions have moved on a long way since the "strike, strike" attitude of the 70's!