Leon,
The average person paying union subs towards full time union leaders is no different than the average tax payer who is paying for public sector wages. Hang on, the person paying union subs has a choice. Maybe some see union subs like paying an insurance policy, you pay a small amount every month in case you need it.
I also agree with JTO comments about spineless yes men.
Also it does raise questions about the "independence" of pay review bodies when they get sacked after recommending a pay rise.
Last edited by gr4techie; 22nd Oct 2013 at 22:59.