I feel under extreme pressure in the workplace. My colleagues want us to join the Education Union so we can make a new enterprise agreement with the school. My colleagues want improved work conditions and the union wont represent them unless the whole staff sign up.
I am not a huge fan of the unions. I don’t like what they do with the money they have, such as splurge on campaign donations. I don’t like the unfair rule that staff who have paid their fees will not get full representation from them unless they get their colleagues to do the same. I hate the lack of scrutiny they have for current Government legislation because of their political leanings.
Yet, I am faced with a conundrum. Do I give into the pressure and pay the thousand dollars a year membership fees, or do I stand my ground? I do feel conditions aren’t up to standard. I do want my colleagues to be well served and looked after.
Would not joining the union be selfish?
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