fair points vb_girl,
but none that are very good selling points for the union.
Why would Ms. Fencesitter join an organisation forever excusing their lack of balls based on the fact they don't represent enough people and need more membership to be taken seriously?
Last time I checked, the airline would be equally as far up the proverbial creek with 50% of its crew taking industrial action as opposed to 80-90%??
The premise that the union has no power is a farce. Use it or lose it.
If the union did less pussyfooting and stuck its teeth in, maybe people would be motivated to join.
If they can't do it now, then all hope is lost.
How does one set up a union?