Dave Plowman (News) wrote:
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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
I take it you've never been in a union? The idea that a few trouble
makers can 'lead' the majority like sheep is laughable.

It is not.

Then perhaps you'd explain why the now requirement for postal ballots has
made no difference? And never did?

Case in point. A union that is well known and respected is run by a
cadre of people who polled an astonishing 8% of the so called
'membership' to get elected.

You cannot work in this industry without a union card.

If you want to work, you do what they say.

If you want to object, you may lose membership. Or simply not get
offered work again

The actual structure of this union is tightly controlled: members fees
go to those in power and are used to finance campaigns to keep them
there. Anyone who objects is shouted down.