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byeya

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5. Couldn't agree with you more - the greater the degree of rank and file input both
Mon Apr 29, 2013, 03:59 PM
Apr 2013

at the workplace and within the union, the stronger the union will be and the greater the feeling of solidarity.

Unions can become a one-stop center for all sorts of social goals and recreation if there is the opening for participation of all members on an equal footing. Now we all know, different people have different needs and wants at different times in their lives so it's to be expected that leaders will emerge from the rank and file and many members will be happy for them to take the lead in this or that area.

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