Time for a new Electricians' union?

[snowhead]

There are a few basic hurdles to overcome in setting up a new Trade Union.

It's a Business, so it will need initial investment for setup costs, whoever invests will want to see a return on their investment.

The Business is basically protecting rights of members, so will need to employ experts in employment Legislation, Health and Safety Legislation etc.
It will also need to retain the services of Legal Professionals in those fields.

It will need local representatives, who will need paying for thier time, transport and admin costs whilst on Union work.
They'll need Phones and computer equipment.

It will need a membership to pay subscriptions.

It will need agrement with employers to act on thier employees behalf.

It will get resistance from other Unions representing the same sector.

The list goes on and on but fails at the first hurdle, who is going to want to invest in it with little or no return.

 

[KennyKen]

I’m in the ETU in Australia and Pay Dues.

Being a part of a Union is generally a good thing. I don’t like elements where lazy workers whinge about menial things to stop the job but I do agree on fair pay above award rates. The ETU fight for fair wages and Holiday pay and Big companies sign an enterprise bargain agreement (EBA) that outlines rates of pay. OT rates etc... if the companies had it there way they would pay dog biscuits and have negotiated wages and conditions. All of which create animosity between colleagues.

I don’t agree with “You have a job, be grateful” mindset. I’ve seen too many companies who enjoy the race to the bottom especially in the UK. Where they would rather employ a non licensed sparky because he charges 50 quid a day.

At least here to be awarded a large contract you have to abide by paying fair wages and employees who are union based are fully licensed and abide by there duty to perform an excellent standard of electrical work.

 

[Toneyz]

I’m in the ETU in Australia and Pay Dues.

Being a part of a Union is generally a good thing. I don’t like elements where lazy workers whinge about menial things to stop the job but I do agree on fair pay above award rates. The ETU fight for fair wages and Holiday pay and Big companies sign an enterprise bargain agreement (EBA) that outlines rates of pay. OT rates etc... if the companies had it there way they would pay dog biscuits and have negotiated wages and conditions. All of which create animosity between colleagues.

I don’t agree with “You have a job, be grateful” mindset. I’ve seen too many companies who enjoy the race to the bottom especially in the UK. Where they would rather employ a non licensed sparky because he charges 50 quid a day.

At least here to be awarded a large contract you have to abide by paying fair wages and employees who are union based are fully licensed and abide by there duty to perform an excellent standard of electrical work.

Sounds like it works well for both parties everyone knows where they stand and what they are getting paid.

 

[ian.settle1]

Bring back Frank Chapple!!!!!

No thanks he'd be a bit of a mess now