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> Why are tech workers so resistant to organized action? I am not actually so much resistant to unions, as I do not see what benefit I’ll get from them. What e
by MikePlacid 4y ago
> Why are tech workers so resistant to organized action?
I am not actually so much resistant to unions, as I do not see what benefit I’ll get from them. What exactly in my life would have changed for better if I had been a part of a union? Just one thing, can you name?
- nibbleshifter 4y agoProbably better default settings when it comes to vacation, your off hours not being invaded by on-call, pay transparency, WfH/remote policies, etc. If you have ever gone up against HR over anything ever, a union would have benefited you.
- MikePlacid 4y agoVacation? I have unlimited days off, and my request was never rejected. On call? They paid me $500 a week to have a cellular phone officially, but at the same time unofficially everyone was strictly forbidden to call it. It was an internal political move by the engineering department (see our commitment to this new product? we even put Mike on call), turned into an additional benefit to best engineers. > If you have ever gone up against HR over anything ever, a union would have benefited you. My wife (who is one of the best teachers in California, documented) was fired exactly because of the union rules. The principal wanted to keep her so much, that the district turned his desire into a political tool: oh you want to keep L? she is a good teacher? sign this paper (some financial cover up) and we will give you the money to keep L. The union did not care is she a good teacher, or not. Less seniority? Go away (but we keep your $1000 union fees).