Originally Posted by
GS-Alpha
The benefits of being in an effective union are huge, and it would hardly even be a question whether someone should join because those benefits would be clear for all to see.
Membership density at my place is something like 99%, it has always been high and it shows in the influence the CC have. That said there's always an element of chicken versus egg, with a strong union attracting more members. I used to be at a company where ASLEF weren't as strong and that was reflected in some drivers joining the RMT instead.
I'm currently studying ATPL theory alongside the job, so it's interesting to see the differences compared with my current industry.