new hire union - how do I join union

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Think of it this way--say you are on trial and you cannot afford a lawyer. You will be assigned a public defender who will represent you and then be reimbursed by the county; however, he will not work as hard for you as he would if you were paying him his regular fee for his services.

 

[MonavieLeaker]

Think of it this way--say you are on trial and you cannot afford a lawyer. You will be assigned a public defender who will represent you and then be reimbursed by the county; however, he will not work as hard for you as he would if you were paying him his regular fee for his services.

Very well put

 

[Troutman]

I've been on both sides and my recommendation is to make sure that you get GOOD information when you ask questions because there is plenty of sources. Don't let some loud mouth or blow hard (union OR management) speak for you or try to BS you. Make up your on mind. Keep your cool, ask for clarification, show respect...most of the time it works very well. You also EARN a lot of respect with that method. Also, NO ONE ever won a shouting match....either party....both lose.

 

[Hedley_Lamarr]

I am in Texas so it's an option for me, and I have already talked to a steward. She wasn't very helpful with information and I was really looking for some unbiased pros/cons.

What??! A steward that does'nt have ALL the answers....