kats-I
I have toyed with the idea of becoming a rep, but to be honest I think the input reps have is very little - attending some meeting, getting days in lieu and passing on the Union line (even if as some of the Reps admitted during the pensions 'fight', they did not agree personally with the Union line).
It's the head honchos at the Union that have the power, and I prefer controlling to spending all my time doing that.
Won't stop me bitching about lack of communication though or pushing for a better deal. I'm sure some people from the Union and management read these pages so hopefully they will have an idea of peoples feelings.