To all those who are resigning their Union membership in disgust:
Remember that the Union does not only deal with pay, but also with employee rights and advice.
If you resign your membership, you'd better hope you don't find yourself on a disciplinary investigation one day (perhaps for letting your LCC or medical expire despite the many reminders
) and wonder why the chair next to you is empty... £15 or so per month will seem a bit of a short-term saving then.
I also hope the Union is checking that anyone who requests their support in these cases is indeed a member!!