Leaving collections

[Blockbuster]

Like many others, the large company I work for had a pay dispute with the unions a couple of years ago which led to industrial action.

Most people took part in the strikes, but locally there was a small group of people who came into work. Not even discretely I may add. They seemed almost proud about it. Most of them were looking for promotion and a couple have since got it.

When the company eventually offered a sensible pay deal and ended the strikes, these strike breakers happily took the pay rise that all the others had fought for (and were over £1K down in lost wages).

I’m not some militant trade unionist, but to me this is unforgivable. Deliberately undermining the collective efforts of others, whilst still reaping the eventual rewards.

Whilst I may always harbour resentment towards them, I’ve always remained polite and professional towards this group of people.

Anyhow, now one of the group is leaving the company, and I am being asked to contribute to a whip round for him (organised by one of the other strike breakers), and I don’t feel like giving anything, for the reasons mentioned above.

Am I the asshole for not wanting to contribute to this particular leaving collection, when I’ve given to others?

[Blockbuster]

Mr Penguin said:

Why should they go without money just because you wanted to?

You don't have to give people money when they leave. Why would you?

A strange question. Do you think people actually want to go without money when they go on strike?

[Blockbuster]

Slow.Patrol said:

Don't give if you dislike him that much. And on his leaving card write:-

"It's been a pleasure for you to have worked with me."

Thanks, I’m tempted to use this one 😀