My theory on unions has always been that unless your permanantly employed ( actually have a job to protect ~ opposed to being contract or casual ) in a reasonably large organisation alongside other other union members your wasting your money.
Unions in my opinion choose not to bother chasing small time operators which is probably where you'll be starting your career.
The flip side is if there was a united unionised presence in the entry level of G.A then there would probably be less companies operating and less jobs for only marginly more pay.
Having said that however i don't think any one should be forced to or volunteer to work for less than the award.
Im just trying to illustrate the realities of the transport game.
Im with the TWU working in a ground position in RPT.
In these sorts of jobs union members really get looked after more than the above mentioned, Im getting all the benifits that come with the airline life and making more than a rex captain ( thats how i can afford to own an aircraft and fly privately).
By the way if it wasn't for work choices i would of voted liberal don't think that just because your in a union your a commie at heart !!
God bless the TWU
