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Joining A Union?

Simon Connors

Hi there I have worked for some companies with lets say iffy ways of dealing with employees and their HR staff. But over the last 20 years I have never really felt the need to look at being part of a Union. Given the current climate though I now feel it is a good additional way to gain protection and a voice in the workplace.

Has anyone got any advice or guidance on the benefits or pitfalls of working within HR and being part of a national trade union?

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  • There are very few down sides to being a union member. The only time is would really get awkward would be if the union was in a full-blown dispute with the employer and called for a walk-out. Given HR's role in managing the fall-out from such events it can set up an additional conflict when members of the HR team are participating in the walk-out! On the one hand, that would be the employer's problem. On the other, it can undermine the trust of management in HR.

    In such circumstances, it might be necessary to resign your membership until the dispute is resolved. Whether a union would accept you back under those circumstances is something you'd need to discuss with them.
  • in reply to Robey
    In the past I've found myself having to wear two hats eg negotiating / in disputes with the same trade union I was in membership of. Although it involved a bit of soul-searching sometimes, it was never any great problem and everyone in the union involved were fully aware of potential conflicts and totally supportive in avoiding them
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  • in reply to Robey
    In the past I've found myself having to wear two hats eg negotiating / in disputes with the same trade union I was in membership of. Although it involved a bit of soul-searching sometimes, it was never any great problem and everyone in the union involved were fully aware of potential conflicts and totally supportive in avoiding them
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