[QUOTE=MFOWelectrician;131682]Sorry for that experience. I know you wouldn’t believe me but not all unions operate in the same manner. Do some real homework, talk to people. Not just feed back from here. I hope you find something.[/QUOTE]
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I thank you for the kind positive words. I am pursuing this trade no matter what because it is a dream worth fighting for. Not all unions are the same but
there does seem to be an evil cross pollination occurring in union management that emphasizes the “me” and not the union. For instance why do us honest
union folk spend money living near the hall when others (because of their willingness to please outside union boundaries) get their jobs on the phone? All
sailors should be given such treatment. Some of these contracts which are for the entry-level sailor teach union busting. They actually teach a sailor that
butt kissing is better than hard work. Don’t take an unpopular stance against the business manager or you are not on the hire list. A strong man with integrity
is not welcome by union management. Why do we pay these clowns a salary to pretend? I say we take our unions back from the central casting. Again
I will never give up on the honor of being an American Seaman.