Another union question…
One major obstacle to forming a union are union dues/fees. I understand these are required to pay for legal, administrative, and compliance needs. I wonder how simple this could get to keep fees down. I know that if the agreement is missing sections the relevant Employment Standard statement takes over. How much of union admin can be automated? Anyone here work inside a union?
A significant portion of the membership fee actually goes towards building the strike fund. The larger the strike fund, the more pressure we can apply to the employer in the event of a strike. A strong strike fund allows us to support members financially during a strike and increases our bargaining power.
That makes a lot of sense.