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I don't think a union would solve this. I'd sooner quit a shitty job than stay in it, and hope the union makes it better for me. Much faster turnaround when I

• Frondo 11y ago
  Of course it would. It'd solve it before you even got into the position, by mandating that you put in your 40 hours and then left to enjoy the weekend, see your family, etc. And before anyone says "but I want to be paid on merit not seniority hur hur," remember, it's your union. You want your union to fight for merit-based pay and not seniority-based pay? Fine, go for it. Unions are democratic, so you shouldn't have too much trouble persuading others to vote for your ideas, as long as they're good ones.
  • Crito 11y ago
    Why would I put up with waiting for collective action to work, if I can improve my lot in life by simply changing companies? I'm not going to stick around at the company just to help out my coworkers. I feel zero loyalty to them.
    • wpietri 11y ago
      In that case, on behalf of your coworkers, I encourage your plan of leaving. For the rest of us, though, quitting often doesn't help. Shitty workplaces are commonplace. Jointly pushing back (which doesn't require a union) can create a place that you don't want to leave, one where you can have more confidence that it will stay good even as executives come and go.