tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17577430.post8855424546704402604..comments2024-03-17T02:17:34.680-05:00Comments on Philosophy Factory: My union is in negotiations again...Inside the Philosophy Factoryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12255753259090709877noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17577430.post-83630857231946772402009-03-16T15:09:00.000-05:002009-03-16T15:09:00.000-05:00We are in a "fair share" state -- so, even if I do...We are in a "fair share" state -- so, even if I don't join, 80% of the dues are deducted from my paycheck, and I don't get to vote. There are also pretty direct threats that the union won't protect you if you aren't a "full-share" member.... and, you can't be on any of the official committees (hiring committees, shared governance, curriculum etc) without being a full-share member.<BR/><BR/>Yes, it sucks -- and, if I cared just a little bit more I'd make more waves about it.Inside the Philosophy Factoryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255753259090709877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17577430.post-28553901791137203722009-03-16T13:51:00.000-05:002009-03-16T13:51:00.000-05:00This is why I don't join my union.Are you required...This is why I don't join my union.<BR/><BR/>Are you required to join/pay dues?~profgrrrrl~https://www.blogger.com/profile/15280731948424317624noreply@blogger.com