Reply #8: That's a good question... [View All]

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They do benefit, as the union negotiates pay and conditions with my employer on behalf of all employees, not just union members. At first glance it doesn't seem fair, but most people are aware that if everyone just went 'no need to join the union. I'll let the others join instead.' there'd be no union in the end to negotiate for us. We have a pretty strong union membership (not sure what the exact percentage is in the organisation I work for), so it's never really been an issue...