I’m seriously considering resigning my post w/the Union chapter at work. I currently hold two positions as Treasurer and Steward. A lot of the members constantly whine about problems but do nothing to contribute to a solution. I swear if I hear “what as the Union done for me lately“, it will happen sooner than later.
A Union is only as strong as its members and ours is pretty damn weak. Frankly, the Officers do most of the work and everyone else reaps the rewards and I’m getting tired of it. I have other priorities I could focus on that are more important to me but I stick with it as I’m a firm believer in “don’t bitch about a problem if you do nothing to be part of the solution“. However, I am beginning to feel completely undervalued and unappreciated for all the work I do (as well as the other Officers). The VP has also expressed an interest in resigning so I know if I go, he’ll follow suit.
For a position that isn’t paid and requires a lot of my free time, it would just be nice to hear members asking what they can do to help vs. constantly whining. Yeah, we have problems. Yeah, we have our work cut out for us. I’ve expressed to the membership on many occasions that they are the voice and strength of our chapter and w/o them, we have very little power. Yet, they continue to wallow in petty squabbles and act like high school children. This isn’t the first time I’ve felt this way and who knows, it may not be the last. I just need to vent I guess.
Oh, the in’s and out’s of the union. I hear it regularly. We have a good one…but I always have to remember: It’s still a functioning money-making business with paid employees. Politics and power struggles will always be there. And then there are the volunteers such as you. Hard workers. And then there are the rest of us. Takers. Bitches we are. Keep up your good work.
Has a message been sent to the members that would “softly” support them into being more supportive and less “whiny”?
After a while, I can imagine that hearing all the whining would be like beating your head against a rock.
I don’t blame you for wanting to take a break from the Union. Maybe you just need a year off.
Moby…..
It’s honorable that you stick with it and loyalty is a great quality. But sometimes you need to simply say ‘ENOUGH.’ I know…I come from a family that was used and abused in that respect because we were too good-natured, etc. So if it is REALLY getting to you, it’s time to say ‘SEE YA!’