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I have mixed feelings about unions.

I was a member of AUPE and CUPE, and both times I paid the dues but never once benefited. I was also making less in my job than people in the private sector made doing similar work.

Now that I work in the private sector, the amount I get paid depends on my utilization. I get regular reviews, and my salary increases by the guaranteed inflation rate, plus an amount based on my productivity. I can make way more money doing the same kind of work. Granted, I am MUCH busier now... but at this point in my life, I welcome it.

The thing is, I work for a large corporation that is willing to give benefits and pay fairly. Many, (many) people do not. For example, some companies pay terrible and treat their employees unfairly... in those cases, I fully support unions.