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The Natural Philosopher wrote:
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.

You are living in the long distant past.

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

More ********. I worked in a so called closed shop for much of my life.
The leadership is elected by the membership. And has to do what it says.

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

More ********. You can't 'loose' membership, nor can it be withdrawn
easily.

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.

I'd suggest you join a union and spend some time serving in the various
offices. You might then have some true idea of how they work in practice -
not just believe what you read from those with a large axe to grind.

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*Always borrow money from pessimists - they don't expect it back *

Dave Plowman London SW
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