Unions

[Munter]

Unions. Now my personal opinion is they could do useful things other than try and save jobs companies/the gov can't afford to keep. Or campaign for pay rises for no reason. But they don't. Mind you I've never joined one. And I'm just wondering what the general view of Unions is on PH.

[Munter]

anonymous said:

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I've amended the options. Although I can't move my own vote...darn it. But essentially I agree with Tonker. They have the opportunity to be good thing. But currently are not.

[Eric Mc]

I agree with Tonker.

Workers need the opportunity to be represented. However, However, unions which engage in actions as part of a power struggle (as in the Unite/BA battle) are not truly looking after the best interests of the workforce they claim to be representing.

[DangerousMike]

I am not in one, I like them but I think are definitely neccessary. However they seem to be poisioned by their political stance whereas if they could this to one side they could defend the rights of workers in a much more reasonable, cooperative and productive way.

[Original Poster]

Can't bloody stand the things

[ewenm]

They could be useful if they were a genuine way for workers to have a voice with management in some industries. However, I don't think many unions prioritise that any more. From what we see in the media (pinch of salt required) they appear more to be self-serving organisations that (attempt to) cripple companies in times of recession and yet are happy to ride the wave in times of growth.

[Silver]

I don't have a problem with unions in principle. I was in one for a few years and think in many situations they're good. What I do take issue with is union leaders (Bob Crow for example) using the members to score points for their own agenda.

[mph1977]

technically i'm not a member of a Union but to all intents and purposes the Professional association provides all the services you expect from a union, acts a political lobbying force for the profession etc etc etc.

the biggest problem with the TUC unions is the way in which they are so intertwined with the Liarbore Party

Edited by mph1977 on Friday 24th June 04:57

[Mr E Driver]

Where is the

I was in a union and didn't like them

I was in a union and did like them

applies to me?

When you add them I'll vote!

[richyb]

My experience of unions is they often have axes to grind and will use anything you approach them with as another reason to take on the management/owners. With this in mind I don't think they can represent you fairly and in your best interest. The principle is sound but when do you ever get the principle.

Edited by richyb on Sunday 20th June 22:07