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He did not really define the interests of other people. What kind of interests could one have, that are contrary to forming a union?
by red_trumpet 4y ago
He did not really define the interests of other people.
What kind of interests could one have, that are contrary to forming a union?
- chrisseaton 4y agoVery concrete example - in the UK most unions support one particular political party. If you don't like some of the positions of that party - for example you support the Greens or you’re a Liberal, or don't like what Labour did during the wars, or hated Corbyn, or hate Starmer - then you might find it offensive to join a union that campaigns for Labour.
- martimarkov 4y agoA more concrete example - in the UK the unions support Labour on the basis of workers rights, that is to say a part of their program. If Labour tomorrow say - we don't care about worker rights and want to remove the minimal wage - they will get 0 support from the unions. Just because you have alignment with someone does not mean it's all or nothing and you agree with everything. By that logic we need 60mil ppl in the House as everyone will have their own views. + being in a union is not the same as supporting a political party. The unions didn't go around and say: "This war... Best thing ever! Everyone - support it pls" at least AFAIK - happy to be proven wrong