Originally Posted by
sdj1986
Where did I say I would prefer no union? I believe I was just asking if the issue had been addressed. Btw, volunteers don't get paid. I believe that is in the definition.
Of course a portion of the union dues go towards paying certain union salaries, and as a result, our dues should increase a certain amount. But a portion of our dues also goes towards paying rent at union HQ, paying the bills, various campaign efforts, etc. These are fixed costs and should not go up. But yes, by all means, lets increase union dues to 69% of our salary!!! Steak and lobster for all the chairs! Why not, anything less would be anti union!!!!
Union volunteers get paid but also volunteer a tremendous amount of time. I have friend on an MEC committee and he spends 10-20 hours a week unpaid answering emails, writing updates, putting out fires, etc. When he has to travel on union business he gets paid by the union. But rest assured he aint getting rich on the union dime. In fact, as I understand it, union pay is considered add pay kind of like vacation. So, if he is underwater on his pay, he cant even pick up a trip to make more because he will end up working for free for a portion of that trip.