Originally Posted by
cencal83406
I don't care who we get as long as the reps know that a union is there to protect me from the company, not from my own free will. You can also be sure if you are elected we will hold you to a high standard. Make a decision not in concert with the group you represent and you will find yourself off the union quickly.
I think I can agree with this, so long as your free will doesn't mess with my seniority. We have a seniority system, not a free will system. This is why we sign a COLLECTIVE bargaining agreement. But, yes, the reps need to be accountable and responsive to the groups needs.