Originally Posted by
opnot
By resigning your membership of the union I would hope you forgo any payrises or any other benefits the union may achieve now or in the future. As someone who continues to pay their subscriptions, even though I may not like what the union may propose, why should I subsidise any benefits you may receive for free.
I'm not a union member either. There is no option to tell the pay department that you're 'different' to other people. Nor is there an option to try and bargain by yourself, unless you're a PCG. Those who are not PCG's are in the negotiated grades and the union is the only body which can engage in collective bargaining.
My non membership of a union is nothing to do with money and I am one of the negotiated grades. Should I feel guilty about the 'free ride' I get?
BD