For those FReepers who have had the uh, pleasure, of working under a UFCW contract. Let me give you a hint how it works.
Every week you bribe them to work. They take you money and ignore you. The only way to reach the “Business Agent” is via the one secretary at the office via phone. You call, explain the issue and where you work. They will note it and pass it on to said “Business Agent.” In about 5 days they will call you back, from a blocked number. Just missed the call, too bad. Call said secretary back and repeat.
When contract negotiations come around, you are suddenly their best buddy/friend since you were born. Once ratified, they disappear once again.
I’ve been a member of two unions in my life. Both of them screwed me.