General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: If the Union Members are going to not support themselves then why should I continue to support them? [View all]but...the union has had years to get things changed. Nothing is different. Fill out this unsafe staffing form and we'll talk to the manager is what they say.
Y ask for help when the union does not help?
I am pro union, was a Teamster member at Honeywell and AFL-CIO as well. Those unions got things done!! The MNA had better get it together or they will be voted out up here in Minnesota. Last contract got the members >0%, 1% and 2% raises over three years, higher health insurance premiums. While the CEO got 22.1% raise the year before, the President of a major unionized hospital got $422,000 raise as well. Same union negotiators!!
I think the climate around unions being less is part of the problem. Less strength in numbers nationwide and more greed inside the corporate world. Money is the power broker.