"Side by side we for freedom will fight"
Are you in a union?
When I started work here a couple years ago, I was invited to join the media union. I was all for it, being a fan of Utah Phillips music, and was surprised at the number of people who advised against joining.
I didn't see anything wrong with joining. Workers pay for the privilege of belonging to a group that will protect them from the 'boss man.'
I don't picture management here as the enemy, instead I see the higher-up people as the ones we're fighting against for raises and job security.
Our union contract at the moment is up for negotiation, and the division between management and writers and editors has caused some tension in the newsroom. Is this normal?
Are unions common in the industry?
If you're in a union, do you see your immediate supervisors as the ones to fight against? Do unions do more good than cause problems?
I get the feeling unions may be outdated - and that's a scary thought.
Please share your union experiences if you have them!