Cobretti2 on 19 November 2012
Unions in theory are a good thing, However tey are run by humans, so if you get ones that suck at negotiating all they do is resort to screaming and storming out of negotiations.
In Australia at least, the only unions that seem to make a difference is the ones who represent the blue collar workers. All the white collar unions are usless as tits on a bull as all they good at is barking demands and when shit gets to tough they backdown and employees suffer the consequences for pissing of the employer. it is actually easier for you to negotiate your own package in a civil manner.
