I would be willing to pay the "dues". I just don't want to be a member or be affiliated with the union. Does anyone know if this is possible? I am in Southern California and it is a union store.
2006-11-11 02:32:46 · 11 answers · asked by Candice 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Careers & Employment
Depends on the state, if it is a 'right to work' state, you can, if not, you can't. Either way, you have to pay the dues, so, if you have to pay the dues anyway, join the union and stop whining. Most unions are good for the members anyway. Just ask Walmart.
2006-11-11 02:38:16 · answer #1 · answered by victorschool1 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My husband works for the Post Office and there are only 2 of them out of 10 that are in the union. If you don't want to join you don't have to. It's your choice. If you are not in the union you do not have to pay the dues.
You still get the raises that the union people get but if something happens(get hurt/have a wreck or threatened to be fired) the union won't fight for you the same way that they do for union members to keep your job.
2006-11-11 02:37:37 · answer #2 · answered by unicornfarie1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course you can refuse to join the union. Though there will be pressure on you from co-workers and union members for you to join, but way your pros and cons carefully and join only if you believe that the union sincerely works for employees' benefit.
Typically most politically affiliated unions are notoriously famous for causing trouble. Many stable factories and companies have shut down due to unreasonable demands by union leaders with vested interests.
Finally, the Constitution guarantees every individual the freedom of choice whether to join or not to join, no one can force you and you can sue if you are pressurized
2006-11-11 02:40:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you never have to join a union. It could keep you from working with certain union-affiliated establishments, however. I would encourage you to call the union and get some info on the benefits of joining. Then you can decide if it's worth it.
2006-11-11 02:42:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No...if you pay the dues, then you're a union member. You'd never be able to work in a union shop as a non-union employee without being on the recieving end of a lot of grief.
2006-11-11 02:36:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not in my union, but then again I show up to work on time,don't abuse sick time and never sleep on the job. My union wants every one to think that they have allot of input on what goes on at my job. The only one they are fooling are themselves.
2006-11-11 03:01:51 · answer #6 · answered by Grandpa Shark 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not a clue about in the US, but in the UK it's illegal to force someone to join a union, and illegal to treat them any different due to union membership status
2006-11-11 02:36:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
a union is just that. everybody sticks together. apparently you don't fit in to the enviroment. either join or get a job in a sweat shop somewhere. i hate scabs myself being a union member all my life.
2006-11-11 02:42:10 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
you can decline to be in a union but why would you want to do that they give you raises and benefits its like declining to move forward in the job place
2006-11-11 02:36:08 · answer #9 · answered by ldxcrunr88 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why loose your green card?
2006-11-11 02:36:03 · answer #10 · answered by Michael M 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋