So wiz, you want to "join CX so you can support the struggle", is that it?
Let's see, typically guys who have just joined don't go running to the union office to sign up the day after they get there. You will be too busy finding a flat, school for the kids and helping the wife settle in. Then there is the training, wouldn't want to distract yourself from getting checked out and on the line to "join the fight", so wait a few more months. And of course your costs for relocating to HK will prevent you from incurring the extra subs, currently at 5% of your gross salary. Perhaps you will give it yet more months to recoup some of your expenses.
Then there is that probation thing, that lasts for 12 months, they can fire you on 7 days notice, using the same lame excuse they used for the 49ers. Wouldn't want that to happen so maybe you should wait a year at least.
Well guess what, it's over by then and you have done nothing to "support the struggle". In fact maybe there were just enough like you to help the company even win this thing. Then there you are, a year older on a !!!!ty contract and wondering what the **** you are doing in Hong Kong.
Thanks but no thanks, we'll fight this one on our own. Your help we don't need, we'll call you when it's over and we have a decent contract. Then you can enjoy a long and rewarding career thanks to those that have gone before you.