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If you ask 10 different people what the purpose of a union is and (more importantly) how it achieves that purpose, you will get 10 different answers. I do not
by legitster 4y ago
If you ask 10 different people what the purpose of a union is and (more importantly) how it achieves that purpose, you will get 10 different answers.
I do not have any specific grievances I feel need addressed. So the idea of a union as a "nice to have" feels like an unnecessary risk. It's very easy that the union takes my dues and fights for causes I have no interest in, or even puts my job at risk.
So I am personally wary, but I can see where particular industries where workers are more exploited (videogames, for example) it's an easier personal trade-off to make.
- navane 4y agoThe purpose of a union is to level the playing field between the many workers and the few boss, by sabotaging their attempt to "divide and conquer".
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- bwestergard 4y agoIsn't this true of any human institution? I'd be curious to hear what your concerns are about specific unions with software workers (e.g. CWA, OPEIU). If you object to the work we're doing, you could always form a fully independent union for your workplace alone. The system was designed for workers to form unions with minimal assistance from a lawyer.