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By *iewMan
over a year ago
Forum Mod Angus & Findhorn |
I have respect for most at a senior level, it is when it gets down to local branches it becomes more fragmented and personal agendas take over.
But they get a  from me. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Iv been in union for 15 years and also a union rep now they can be very effective uf everyone joins and you all stick together don't believe everything media say about unions. Hope your situation not too bad you can message me if you like Il c what advice I can give x |
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Even if you join a union now they won't be able to help you with a current problem. Most want 6 months membership before they represent you.
Our local group is great, but it is very hit and miss at a local level. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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not sure how effective they are nowadays does it depend on what sector you work in as to how effective the union is?
can you speak to anyone at work who could give you an impartial _iew for the pros & cons of joining? x |
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"Even if you join a union now they won't be able to help you with a current problem. Most want 6 months membership before they represent you.
Our local group is great, but it is very hit and miss at a local level."
They are helping one new member with a historical case so I know they will help should I need it. |
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By *iewMan
over a year ago
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"Even if you join a union now they won't be able to help you with a current problem. Most want 6 months membership before they represent you.
Our local group is great, but it is very hit and miss at a local level.
They are helping one new member with a historical case so I know they will help should I need it. "
is there a choice of local reps... can you ask who has the most experience of case management ?
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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If you can join.. But like someone else has said they can not always help straight away... Depending on which union/job u do is there no other body that can help u if needed x |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Personally I have never been tempted. The only time I had an issue at work, I went to see my HR rep to instigate an informal sit down.
Care to give vague details about the situation? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I was part of usdaw and they couldn't do enough to help me. When i told them i was pregnant and being left to run a shop without any type of security they sent me a load of stuff to help me. And backed me 100% when i went to disciplinary for not working hard enough at 8 months pregnant. Always advice any worker to join as they can help you with all sorts of dilemas |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Useless. They wouldnt back me or help me in a tribunal against my employer even though I was in the right and won my case. They are just self serving clubs for the boys at the top and a money raiser for the useless labour party. Avoid them |
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By *bi HaiveMan
over a year ago
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Never been in one.
I've always taken the _iew that it's my responsibility to know my companies policies and procedures - and that if I ever found myself in a situation that someone from a union could be involved then I could do the same job myself.
If I was in the wrong and had fucked up - it would be my own fault. If I had been 'wronged'? I'm big enough and ugly enough to fight my own corner.
Legal advice is widely available for free so personally I don't see the need to be part of a union.
But that's me - others will feel differently.
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I belong to a union, they are excellent in helping and representing its members. As with every group, some people are better than others at doing their job. I would never hesitate to advise someone to join a union. If you don't believe your local rep is any good speak to your regional organiser, regional office or even head office. Unions are there to help their members. That means professional help when the time comes. |
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By *abioMan
over a year ago
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i one time a union were helpful to me was when we were all being made redundant for our last job... and they got us a much better pay off then i would have gotten otherwise......
it really does depends on your reps to be honest......... |
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I have been in a few unions, I use them more for legal advice then anything else. I have found through several work incidents that unions are only as strong as the members, the current one is a mediocre one due to the members not wanting to back the reps too much. |
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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago
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I changed unions when I changed jobs so I could be a member of the strongest union in my new workplace. I haven't needed them personally but they have been fantastic for other people I work with. |
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I would definitely recommend their membership and support. They have lots of resources on tap, including legal advice amongst their basic service, and are able to help through disputes and grievances. Tons of experience at your disposal and you will be free to leave at any point - no minimum commitment once you join. Hope everything goes well  |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Unions can not represent you for a work situation/issue that arose before you joined ie cannot represent in a disciplinary hearing/unfair dismissal cases etc. However they can advise on what actions to take personally.
Anything that arises after you join they are allowed to represent. |
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"Are you part of a union? I've got a bit of a situation at work and have been advised to join the union.
Are they effective these days? "
I work for a trade union and don't represent people with ongoing problems. If you didn't think they were effective why seek to join? |
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"Do they still have unions
Thought they were abolished under Margaret Thatcher
That's why this country is so great. The people are really into politics. it was a joke you know "
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"Do they still have unions
Thought they were abolished under Margaret Thatcher
That's why this country is so great. The people are really into politics. it was a joke you know
I know ! I know ! You know "
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As I posted earlier, I do encourage you to give it a go Evie. As with any person in life, who each rep is will be pot luck, but they have access to great resources that is more than that individual rep. You have a right to be accompanied by them in meetings etc. No union can prevent and stop everything but for a small investment I think its worth a punt. I hope that you get all the help you need and it all works out well. My sister was a rep for a few years, is not in it for politics or glory, but did it at her own cost to help others - there are some lovely people who may help you out. Havent read all posts, so hope I have not overlooked something thats relevant. Good luck! ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've always seen unions like condoms. The company you work for is always going to try and fuck you in the arse. You can't stop them. But you can make them wear protection! |
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"Are you part of a union? I've got a bit of a situation at work and have been advised to join the union.
Are they effective these days?
I work for a trade union and don't represent people with ongoing problems. If you didn't think they were effective why seek to join?"
To be honest I don't know much about them which is why I asked.
I have Always worked in the private sector and the company I worked for for 8 years said they didn't recognise unions. Now I work in the private sector and things are a bit different.
All I know of unions are the firefighter and teacher strikes recently. |
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