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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

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?

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

Best to ask the strawbs

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

The who?

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By *iamondsmiles.Woman
over a year ago

little house on the praire

"The who? "
not the who the strawbs

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By *iewMan
Forum Mod
over a year ago

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

The strabs

You wont get me im part of the union

Etc

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I totally read this as unicorns... Been a long day!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By *smCouple
over a year ago

Liskeard

I'm a member of the union, they have helped me a few times

, to me working in the care industry , it's been very worth the money .

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"The who? not the who the strawbs"

Lol....i dont know what that means. I've never had any dealings with unions etc

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By *edangel_2013Woman
over a year ago

southend

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

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

" I'm a member of the union, they have helped me a few times

, to me working in the care industry , it's been very worth the money . "

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A couple of friends had problems at work. The union was absolutely useless in both cases.

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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"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 *igandanneCouple
over a year ago

Cheltenham

We like rick wakeman he was in the strawbs before he joined Yes

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By *iewMan
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over a year ago

Angus & Findhorn

"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

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

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

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

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
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over a year ago

Cheeseville, Somerset

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

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

Newcastle and Gateshead

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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By *B9 QueenWoman
over a year ago

Over the rainbow, under the bridge

Unions are very useful allies as I have found out for myself.

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By *inaTitzTV/TS
over a year ago

Titz Towers, North Notts

I'd definitely join a Union. They can be like work insurance. Having said that, I've represented myself at a couple of inter_iews without tea and did ok.

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By *ust RachelTV/TS
over a year ago

Horsham

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 *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

it would be the legal advise that i would potentially have to use it for (and apparently you get a few discounts out and about lol)

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

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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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

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)
over a year ago

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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

just thinking of changing unions from Unite to Prospect actually.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Damn misread the thread tittle! Thought it said UNICORN lol

moron

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By *iss_tressWoman
over a year ago

London

"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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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

Unions cannot do anything for an individual if the company are working within accepted guidelines.

What unions CAN do is give you lots of advice, support and save you a lot of time and money.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"Damn misread the thread tittle! Thought it said UNICORN lol

moron"

i thought it was onions at first

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By *luezuluMan
over a year ago

Suffolk

Do they still have unions

Thought they were abolished under Margaret Thatcher

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"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.

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By *luezuluMan
over a year ago

Suffolk

"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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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

"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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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Find out who the reps are and how good they are . As has already been said they won't be able to directly help you with anything ongoin though

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By *luezuluMan
over a year ago

Suffolk

"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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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

"Damn misread the thread tittle! Thought it said UNICORN lol

moron"

I thought it said onions !!

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By *ugby 123Couple
Forum Mod
over a year ago

O o O oo

"Damn misread the thread tittle! Thought it said UNICORN lol

moron

i thought it was onions at first "

Snap

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I really should be a member of a union but given my Thatcherite leanings it would be highly hypocritical of me to do so....

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

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 *luezuluMan
over a year ago

Suffolk

"I really should be a member of a union but given my Thatcherite leanings it would be highly hypocritical of me to do so....

"
Good man

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

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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By *ittle_brat_evie!! OP Woman
over a year ago

evesham

"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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