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"If you are going to throw Accusations around try to ensure they are at least on nodding terms with fact " I’m sorry I didn’t caveat my Union comment in a thread about Unions with a comment about politicians. ![]() | |||
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"So the big question from Lionel was “ 4th time What place of work what have the better terms and conditions for its workforce? A car factory for example which was heavily unionized or somewhere like Amazon?” My answer, YMMV, if the car factory is still open, I’d say the car factory. If however you were a worker at Peugeot Ryton, Ford Southampton, Honda Swindon or the whole of Detroit then you’d say Amazon. Which was my point earlier, you can fight for workers rights, but there’s a limit of what’s commercially viable. " At last an answer ![]() ![]() | |||
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"I've been a union member all my working life and I've seen the days of getting people in a car park and a show of hands on who turns up to go on strike. To everyone in the union branch receiving a postal ballot voting and then a honest result if the union members actually want to go on strike or not. It's a much better system now." Fully agree. But remember who made the changes from the bad old ways that the unions of the time fought tooth and nail against. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? " How much do you think they should get paid. For example unison has 1.3 million members and GMB has 620,000 member and their membership fees are based on how much you earn. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? How much do you think they should get paid. For example unison has 1.3 million members and GMB has 620,000 member and their membership fees are based on how much you earn. " I'm not saying they do or don't deserve their wages (for me a wage should be determined by relative worth) but I seen someone argue the other day about charity CEOs not deserving of 150k so what makes a union boss any different? | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? How much do you think they should get paid. For example unison has 1.3 million members and GMB has 620,000 member and their membership fees are based on how much you earn. I'm not saying they do or don't deserve their wages (for me a wage should be determined by relative worth) but I seen someone argue the other day about charity CEOs not deserving of 150k so what makes a union boss any different?" Depends on the union and the charity . | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? How much do you think they should get paid. For example unison has 1.3 million members and GMB has 620,000 member and their membership fees are based on how much you earn. I'm not saying they do or don't deserve their wages (for me a wage should be determined by relative worth) but I seen someone argue the other day about charity CEOs not deserving of 150k so what makes a union boss any different? Depends on the union and the charity . " I don't disagree hence I feel that wages should be determined by relative worth. No one except a particular union's members/charities board/plc board decide that. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? How much do you think they should get paid. For example unison has 1.3 million members and GMB has 620,000 member and their membership fees are based on how much you earn. I'm not saying they do or don't deserve their wages (for me a wage should be determined by relative worth) but I seen someone argue the other day about charity CEOs not deserving of 150k so what makes a union boss any different?" Who said that? | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? How much do you think they should get paid. For example unison has 1.3 million members and GMB has 620,000 member and their membership fees are based on how much you earn. I'm not saying they do or don't deserve their wages (for me a wage should be determined by relative worth) but I seen someone argue the other day about charity CEOs not deserving of 150k so what makes a union boss any different? Who said that?" I can't remember exactly who said it. We had a discussion on the post but pretty sure it wasn't you | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? How much do you think they should get paid. For example unison has 1.3 million members and GMB has 620,000 member and their membership fees are based on how much you earn. I'm not saying they do or don't deserve their wages (for me a wage should be determined by relative worth) but I seen someone argue the other day about charity CEOs not deserving of 150k so what makes a union boss any different? Who said that? I can't remember exactly who said it. We had a discussion on the post but pretty sure it wasn't you" Let you off ![]() | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? How much do you think they should get paid. For example unison has 1.3 million members and GMB has 620,000 member and their membership fees are based on how much you earn. I'm not saying they do or don't deserve their wages (for me a wage should be determined by relative worth) but I seen someone argue the other day about charity CEOs not deserving of 150k so what makes a union boss any different? Depends on the union and the charity . I don't disagree hence I feel that wages should be determined by relative worth. No one except a particular union's members/charities board/plc board decide that." I agree, ![]() | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? How much do you think they should get paid. For example unison has 1.3 million members and GMB has 620,000 member and their membership fees are based on how much you earn. " Minimum wage ![]() | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? How much do you think they should get paid. For example unison has 1.3 million members and GMB has 620,000 member and their membership fees are based on how much you earn. Minimum wage ![]() Stop replying to my posts please, you were blocked for a reason | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? How much do you think they should get paid. For example unison has 1.3 million members and GMB has 620,000 member and their membership fees are based on how much you earn. Minimum wage ![]() You replied to mine! ![]() | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? How much do you think they should get paid. For example unison has 1.3 million members and GMB has 620,000 member and their membership fees are based on how much you earn. Minimum wage ![]() ![]() So I did, It won’t happen again , and you won’t reply to mine again. ![]() | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? How much do you think they should get paid. For example unison has 1.3 million members and GMB has 620,000 member and their membership fees are based on how much you earn. Minimum wage ![]() ![]() ![]() Fair enough, you can make yourself look daft all on your own ![]() ![]() | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? " You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so." That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? | |||
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"If you work in a place without a union you have no voice on things like pay,conditions etc. If you are bullied or the victim of discrimination they are your 1st point of call. Saying that, arguing against something that actual benefits you, is probally rational to your average tory voter." You're living in the past | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? " No its falling because less places have unions. | |||
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"If you work in a place without a union you have no voice on things like pay,conditions etc. If you are bullied or the victim of discrimination they are your 1st point of call. Saying that, arguing against something that actual benefits you, is probally rational to your average tory voter. You're living in the past " Of course | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions." Doh ![]() | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() And a lot of places dont have them. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() What do you mean lots of places don't have them? | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() A lot of workplaces do not have unions. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() Ahh, workplaces. I see that. Any employee can join a union though. And if an employer has more than 20 employees then a union can use the statutory route to be recognised. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() Of course they can But a lot of workplaces do not have their own union. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() Of course they don't. Why would they? | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() In the examples I have given above | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() Then what I would say to those employees is they can always start a union. It's not on the employer to provide one. If employees are too lazy to either create or join one then they have no platform on which to complain. See this is the thing, with a lot of things, IF YOU WANT SOMETHING, GO AND GET IT. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() It's not that simple. Do you not think people are just glad to have a job? And certain places actively discourage union activity. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() It is that simple though. You cannot be fired for organising a union. Who cares if a workplace actively discourages it. Just sounds like excuses to me. For too many excuses in this world | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() Ok well look at somewhere like McDonald's for example What would the reaction be there if they were like..right union meeting 45 mins? It simply wouldnt happen | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() Do union meetings etc have to be organised in work time? | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() But it can happen. Just because you say it wouldn't doesn't mean it can't | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() They don't have to be but can be. This is one of the shit parts see, unions will hold meetings during working hours just because they can | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() Ah ok. Seems a little counter productive if you want good relations with the employer. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() So unions should function outside work hours? | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() So if you are bullied at work you should speak to someone in your own time? | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() Didn’t say that. Was thinking more along the lines of the whole branch/membership holding a meeting at a work place. Stop getting all defensive. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() I was simply using an example. It has been proposed in the past that all union business should be done in your own time. I'm not even sure facility time is allowed now tbh. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() I can see the point about say holding one or ones for a member with an issue and that should be done on work time. But outside of an emergency meeting perhaps it would be more fruitful for a positive relationship to hold meetings outside of work time. With the advent of technology now that could be facilitated very easily. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() You also used the example 'right, union meeting in 45 mins' as to why it wouldn't happen. Maybe it's just me but that statement sure sounds like you want the whole membership to attend | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() Like I said I'm not even sure if thats been cut. We used to get faculty time if there was a meeting about pay or something but we havemt had one for a few years. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() It was an extreme example as to why a union would struggle to function in an environment like Macdonald's. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() Oh, we know you love extremities. But, let's switch it to manufacturing where it can work. 'Right, union meeting in 45 mins'. Still sounds like you want the whole membership to attend | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() I was making a point that in an environment like Macdonalds where it's none stop,it would be difficult to organise anything. Whereas you seem to think that its merely an excuse. If you have a workforce on zero hour contracts how would a union work? It would depend on the context. I've never worked in Manufacturing. I'm assuming if it was a meeting where everyone had to attend, they would do it where it would cause least disruption. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() It is an excuse to me. If you want it bad enough you'll make it work. If that means doing it in your own time, then so be it | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? " The union members: thought that would be obvious! The union national executive committee, made up of working members, with a few co-opted seats for retired members (who also pay subscriptions at a reduced rate). The national executive committee sets out its agenda for the year, which includes salaries etc. They meet throughout the year and annually call an all members' conference to ratify any agreements etc. The membership, and the membership alone set the tone and demands. The union general secretaries you see, most if not all, were ordinary union members themselves and cannot express personal opinion, only that of the membership. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() No one calls a union meeting in five minutes! If you have a union at work your employer recognises it and will allow meetings to go ahead. Meetings are held during lunch breaks so as not to disrupt meetings and it's not every member it will be the branch committee. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() No it doesn't! Thatcher changed the union rules to avoid "every body out" scenarios. You HAVE to give your employer notice. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() You seem unable to grasp the "union members" are the WORKERS!!! It's the WORKERS who call the meeting with co workers. They won't hold it after work because they're shift workers and will have domestic responsibility. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() Facility time is only for branch officials. If your workplace has a recognised union they have agreed to meetings etc. It's a symbiotic relationship for want of a better word. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() That would be because most pay deals are set at either three, five or ten years, so no need. | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() I'll think you'll find it's more a case of a younger, transient etc workforce. Paying union subs from a low paid job doesn't make sense: I can see that. | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() Spot on, up to date and accurate.. Helps to cut through the what if from people who are opposed to having workplace representation for whatever reason.. | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() Miss tress has indeed shown the knowledge. It's nice to have someone actually have the knowledge. Just to point out, I am in no way opposed to unions. I took grievance with Lionel saying certain things. I still stand by the fact that anyone can join a union and anyone can start a union. | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() Good.. ![]() | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() Ours is every year | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() S'funny I distinctly recall you saying.. unions can hold meetings during work times just because they can suggesting they are disruptive | |||
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"Anyway, on a thread about Unions, do the leaders of unions earn/deserve to be paid salaries in the region of 100-150 grand or whatever, when that money comes from members contributions, many of whom are low paid? You realise union membership is not mandatory right? You realise it's the members who set the salaries, so are you wanting to tell people how they should spend their money? Didn't think so. That's probably why union membership is falling so much then. And what do you mean it's the members who set the salaries? Which members? No its falling because less places have unions. Doh ![]() The point was being made that people were too lazy too join a union. I was arguing that in some environments its hardly encouraged to be in a union..I used macondanlds as an example, the likes of Amazon and asda would be 2 others. | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() And I stand by that. Are you saying it doesn't or hasn't happened? | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() So you have nothing against unions but you think they are disruptive? | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() Some union reps can be disruptive. I said I'm not opposed to unions. That doesn't mean I have to like everything about them. | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() Right..so unions reps are disruptive..not unions? | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() Go bore someone else Lionel. Same old tact. If you want to have a discussion then I'm open but this is not an interview where you just bombard with question after question. | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() Ha ha Superb Another flounce | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() I presume by that response you're not open to an actual discussion then? Thought not... tata for now ![]() | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() Well not really. It’s just resorting to blithe desperation for micro victories. Shame really as Mistress brought some good knowledge in and now it’s about clawing back points. ![]() | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() ![]() Not really He made a dig about unions being disruptive and then backtracked saying I've got nothing against unions. Then had a flounce when pulled up on it. | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() ![]() I hardly had a flounce. I stood by what I said. ![]() | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() ![]() Yes really. It’s all about personal pride now. Looks like some people are bent out of shape. | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() ![]() Nope Simply pointing out the apparent u turn. | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() ![]() In order to score a micro victory. Otherwise why simply point it out ![]() | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() ![]() ![]() Quite... But I haven't performed a uturn. I stand by what I said. | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() ![]() ![]() What's a micro victory? I'm sure if I'd have done it ,no one would have said a peep. | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() ![]() ![]() You did You have nothing against unions but union reps are disruptive. Think we have established that | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() ![]() ![]() This is an attempt at a micro victory seeing as though you asked mate. ![]() ![]() | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() ![]() ![]() I have nothing against humans per se. But some of them are utterly fucking horrible. | |||
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"Mistress bringing the real union knowledge. ![]() After 25 years as a full time official I should hope so! ![]() | |||
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