‘Union paymasters’ vs ‘we’re making more money for the rich’

Last Updated: June 3, 2013By

I’m not a member of a union myself – I was in the National Union of Journalists for a while but this was at a time when that union had no teeth at all and seemed to be a poodle for the newspaper bosses. In other words, it was no bloody good at all; for all I know, nothing has changed.
However, I support the idea of trade unions as representatives of the working man and woman, standing up ‘en masse’ for those who would have no weight individually. When unions actually fulfil this function, they are among the proudest achievements of humanity; they show we can look after each other as well as ourselves.
This is why I agree with this article – especially where it states that Labour’s union funding means it is funded and influenced by ordinary people, and that this is something all political parties should attempt.
If David Cameron mocks Labour’s “union paymasters”, he should at least bear in mind that we know who the unions are. Who are HIS paymasters? We don’t have such a clear indication, I suspect the best way to find out is (as ever with a Tory-led government) to follow the money. Who has benefited most from the Coalition government’s decisions?

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3 Comments

  1. Jef June 4, 2013 at 12:08 am - Reply

    “….If David Cameron mocks Labour’s “union paymasters”, he should at least bear in mind that we know who the unions are. Who are HIS paymasters? We don’t have such a clear indication, I suspect the best way to find out is (as ever with a Tory-led government) to follow the money. Who has benefited most from the Coalition government’s decisions? ”

    Well said!

  2. Thomas M June 4, 2013 at 1:10 am - Reply

    The rich have enough money, they don’t need to be made even richer.

  3. Steven Goodman June 4, 2013 at 8:14 am - Reply

    When I was a train driver for a well known London based overground operator. I had to face a bullying work environment, A corrupted local union branch, a debiliatating work pattern, Government interferance with the role of the Health & safety executive (Objective was to force privatisation through at any cost).

    Quite frankly I was alone and isolated and the only one fighting for my corner and the reduction of safety issues that affected me and my passengers.

    Because of “toxic stress” in the last 6 months when I was only getting an average of 2 hours sleep a day. I ended up having a mental breakdown. Consequently I am nowa welfare “work shy shirker” (Government speak) recipiant.

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