Re: Pros and Cons of Unionizing
klp1979 wrote:I am currently employed at a non-profit agency in Ontario, Canada. Our organization is looking into unionizing (we have a vote next week). Here is the deal, we are funded by the federal government and the provincial government and our funding is based on our "numbers" (basically the amount of clients we see. We are not considered an "essential service". Our organization is being torn apart by this possible union forming. I want to make an informed decision and I am utilizing all resources possible. So, please tell me your opinions about unions, I welcome all responses. And if you have worked in a social service organization that has attempted and/or succeeded in unionizing, please let me know. Thanks for your help!
Most employees have no interest in unionizing unless they have been unable to resolve issues and complaints with management. Poor or unfair management often leads to unionizing efforts.
You don't state your workplace problems so I can't judge how important it would be to vote union. It is much easier and safer to negotiate as a united group rather than to try to improve conditions individually.
One thing you might want to keep in mind. A unionized workplace is not a permanent situation. The employees can always decertify a union if the expected representation is not satisfactory. So I see no reason not to vote for the union to see if it can improve your workplace conditions.
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