Should I belong to a union?

[sherminator]

Forgive my ignorance but I really don't know that much about unions. im in my 20's and have the option to join and was wondering what people think about them. Would like older peoples opinions because they will have lived through alot of the upheaval that went on in the past regarding them.

Do people still see them as a good thing?

Cheers

[redman41]

I always joined a Union as they negotiate on your behalf when you have grievances with your Employer. They also negotiate Pay rises each Year, so those not in a Union who do not pay Union Fees get the same Pay settlement which I think is unfair.
Everyone not in a Union should negotiate everything themselves.