I'm sure when I joined the union (back in BCAL ground staff days) it was pointed out to us that a portion of the subs went to labour party, and we were instructed how to opt out of that if we so desired....does that not happen nowadays?
Well, it was never pointed out to me. Then again, it's hardly something they'd shout from the rooftops I suppose!
I've always thought it strange that a trade union, whose purported raison d'etre is to protect workers in a particular industry, should align itself with any political party.
Unite are very big on equality. Even to the point of priniting posters extolling their non-discrimination policy, so surely there can be no objection to anyone wanting to opt out of donating to a political party of whatever persuasion?
Anyway, enough thread creep. Thanks to all for your imput. I shall look into it further.
CPC. Yep. That sounds good to me!