Local Authority Emp and i am wondering is it worth my while joining a union now?

csirl said:
Sometimes union membership can work against you. Its well known that a lot of employers will single out union activists for redundancy as they want to get rid of them.
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Private employers maybe. We're talking about a local authority here.
Caveat said:
I would view it as more like a protection racket.
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I wouldn't disagree with that, it's a matter of perception perhaps.
 
If you decide to join the cost will be offset to some degree by the fact you can claim a Tax Credit for your Trade Union Subscription.

You'll be hear all night if you bother reading the Pro's / Con's.
 
There is some international evidence of rising union membership;

http://www.cepr.net/index.php/data-bytes/union-membership-byte/jump-in-public-sector-unionization-raises-overall-rate-again-in-2008/

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http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/26/us/26labor.html

Joining the union will ensure that you're not left on your own if you find yourself facing serious HR issues. While many local authorities are good employers, they will operate within the restrictions placed on them by Govt.
 
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