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Originally Posted by Devils'Advocate
First, the members can get involved with the union management. Most union members just sit around and complain about what the big-wigs within the union are screwing up now... when they could get involved, be active and kick the leaders out. The leadership isn't a dictatorship, they get voted in.
Second, you don't have to be tied to a single union. You can have a coup and bring in a new union. You don't like how the Teamsters is running things, join UFCW. Or form your own.
I believe there should be strong transparency WITHIN the union. Union members should know what is going on. However, turning over that information to the government and thus making it public is where I have a problem, particularly with a government that has shown itself to be very anti-labour.
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You're funny. It certainly isn't easy to change unions, at least not as easy as you're making it out to be. I've seen positions attempt to decertify and it is a major thing with the labour board.
Also you completely ignored my point - what if the membership can count the number of business related degrees they have on one hand? Are they really going to be asking the right questions of union leadership or understanding?
You are in CUPE iirc and work in public service. There is a difference between that and say some branches of the Teamsters.