The Union

AnonymousCutter · Guru

The Union

Date: Feb 24, 2012

Are you a Union Rep?

AnonymousCutter · Guru

No, I am an employee whom supports the union. The problem nowadays is people complain and only show up during times when the contract is coming up to see what they get. If we returned to our strength in numbers we can be strong again.

barada · Guru

as bad as they let me down, i do agree, people really need to get more involved, if nothing else, it keeps the union more honest, and less lazy, if thier memebers actually pay attention, and participate

Date: Feb 28, 2012

I've given up on our local union, it is a shame, pay dues for nothing. Unions sure aren't what they used to be.

Date: Feb 28, 2012

Although they may have been needed at one time, the main job of unions today is to protect lazy unproductive workers.

grumpy1 · Guru

Anonymous wrote:
I've given up on our local union, it is a shame, pay dues for nothing. Unions sure aren't what they used to be.

You need to hold them accountable. I have stirred the pot many times by sending email messages and complaints about local 1000 directly to the main source. UFCW.ORG

They are not my local but send enough emails and then your local has to answer to Washington on the issue. Your local has a constitution and bylaws they have to follow and answer to the main office in washington. have always gotten resaults by doing this and have pissed off my local for doing this to help others in local 1000.

grumpy1 · Guru

Anonymous wrote:
Although they may have been needed at one time, the main job of unions today is to protect lazy unproductive workers.

The job of the union is to establish your bargaining and contract status and rules to operate by and to set a fair ground rules for all employees. If you have a problem with the lazy unproductive employees then just do not blame the union but management for not following the proper guidelines , that protect all workers, to discipline, document and terminate them.

If you do not like the union in kroger then one can always go to Wal-Mart to work. only difference between the kroger company and wal-mart employee`s is the contract and the union. Get rid of the union and there is no difference.