just to clarify - my statement should have read 'The majority question everything and anything money-related on a purely personal basis in this Company.'
The 'short term thinking' you refer to is the reason why the workforce is so weak at the bargaining table. The majority only look for the immediate personal gain, and not at the bigger issue. They may well 'talk the talk', but in reality they'd rather take something - anything - in preference to standing up and fighting for what may be better in the long run. They sure as hell won't jeopardise themselves in any way whatsoever in support or defence of themselves or others.
That's why the 'yes' or 'can't be arsed to' vote prevails. That's why it would make no difference as to which Union represented you. That's why you're fcukd.