Have You Ever Down Tools And Went On Strike?

[Sysman]

I joined a union, as a contractor, on my first contract. My then boss was on the committee so it kept him sweet and I got free legal advice and stuff. Apparently.

I think I'm still in it.

I once applied for a permie job at a newspaper (things were dire in the early 90s). The application form wanted my complete union history, and of course I didn't have one.

Wasn't surprised when I didn't hear anything from them, even though I could have done the technical part of the job in my sleep.

[gingerjedi]

I joined a union, as a contractor, on my first contract. My then boss was on the committee so it kept him sweet and I got free legal advice and stuff. Apparently.

I think I'm still in it.

I doubt it unless you're still paying the protection racket.

When I were a lad and I'd just finished my engineering apprenticeship I had no choice, the 'elders' on the shop floor wouldn't talk to me unless I joined. I later found out our rep was paid a night shift premium without actually having the inconvenience of doing a night shift, I guess it was a sweetener from the company.

Never again.

[darmstadt]

I was a member of IG Metall for quite a while but we couldn't go on strike as the company didn't recognise them. We only joined so we could use their lawyers for the Works Council when taking the company to court which we did a number of times, in particular for unfair dismissal, and won all our cases.

[Cliphead]

The Musicians’ Union is a globally-respected organisation which represents over 30,000 musicians working in all sectors of the music business.

As well as negotiating on behalf of musicians with all the major employers in the industry, the MU offers a range of services tailored for the self-employed by providing assistance for professional and student musicians of all ages.

Good rates, non-negotiable, no strikes that I've been a part of and membership is essential to get work in TV, radio etc.

[TestMangler]

Was vice chair of the Scottish Branch of the IPMS in 93-94.

Used my position to negotiate my own VR deal and left permiedom forever with a nice redundo package

[MarillionFan]

The Musicians’ Union is a globally-respected organisation which represents over 30,000 musicians working in all sectors of the music business.

As well as negotiating on behalf of musicians with all the major employers in the industry, the MU offers a range of services tailored for the self-employed by providing assistance for professional and student musicians of a

Good rates, non-negotiable, no strikes that I've been a part of and membership is essential to get work in TV, radio etc.

What happened if you did strike? No buskers.

[Cliphead]

What happened if you did strike? No buskers.

Why would a busker be in the MU?

No Dr Who incedental music, live concerts, jingles being pulled etc. Who gives a tulip