However, i am not sure about leaving the union 'cos i may need them one day to stand in my corner for, let's say a disciplinary?
I would almost agree with you, but how on earth could you trust such a bunch of liars to "stand in your corner"?
It is evident to the rest of us that they are only interested in looking after themselves.
They would probably "fight to the death" (well that's what they call it) to protect a suspended fellow militant who's made snide remarks over the PA about the service, but would they lift a finger to help someone who's been threatened with physical violence for questioning the wisdom of strike action?
I doubt it.