> in my country it's rare that you join a company and aren't given all the documentation by HR about what unions you can join on the first day. We have compani

> in my country it's rare that you join a company and aren't given all the documentation by HR about what unions you can join on the first day. We have companies actively looking for an employee to represent the union. Few want the responsibilities. (hours are paid, activities take priority in the schedule) I imagine they most often end up with someone who cares about the company.