I think unions are a good idea but for the union to marry itself to any political party and force its members to pay a political levi is in my opinion, not right. Unless that is, you have the right to pay into the political party of your choice. Giveing money to the Labour party is not my Idea of progressing the movement and I think unions should not be able to buy favours. What do you think?
2006-11-04 23:09:58 · 12 answers · asked by Redmonk 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Absolutely agree with you .
Why pay a levy for something your not in agreement with .
Your joining a trade union not a political party.
I find this real annoying .
2006-11-04 23:22:46 · answer #1 · answered by psychodad 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In most lines of work, especially in the public sector, unions are vital, especially in this day and age where people will sue you for absolutely anything.
But they are there to represent you and fight your corner.
You should have the option to opt out of the political levy, especially if it is a particular party you do not have an alliance with.
Speak to your shop steward and highlight your wishes.
2006-11-04 23:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by audrey_o 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't have to pay a levy if you choose not to but the money doesn't always go to the Labour Party. Very often it is used to lobby Parliament on your Union's behalf whichever government is in power.
2006-11-05 00:27:42 · answer #3 · answered by ALLAN L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cannot opt out of paying the levy, but if your affiliations are different to your Union's (inevitably Labour) you can request that the levy is instead paid to a charity of your choice.
2006-11-04 23:22:20 · answer #4 · answered by steven b 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From my experience you can opt out of the political levy; the union rules always seem to make this complicated though!
2006-11-04 23:19:18 · answer #5 · answered by costa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most unions associate with political parties.
2006-11-04 23:12:31 · answer #6 · answered by Ollie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can opt out of paying the political levy. I just wish I could opt out of paying political parties through my spending with multinationals who all support and contribute to parties.
2006-11-04 23:40:05 · answer #7 · answered by checkmate 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. You should be allowed to opt out of the Political levy. I suppose you could contest it under civil rights.
2006-11-04 23:19:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You can opt out of paying it if you want i have but unions make it hard to.
See your union rep
2006-11-05 07:00:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well doesnt that money come back to you if you are out on strike? pool money or something? nothing in this life is free and most things have corrupt elements to them. if you're not in a union you will have no rights.
2006-11-04 23:20:05 · answer #10 · answered by . 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋