(28 Feb 2022, 4:43 pm)Adrian wrote But non-union members still get the union negotiated pay increase, subject to being within the defined collective bargaining unit, don't they? Given that 'closed shop' systems aren't legal in the UK. That being said, I am sure the employer would happily allow you to opt out of collective bargaining and thus the negotiated pay deal. 

Most unionised employers give their reps facility time to carry out union work. I'm sure you wouldn't expect people to do the role in their own time.

Well obviously you'll know that not being in the union I won't be voting on it so will end up getting whatever is accepted.

As for the union man doing union work, fair enough, but its not the case with the one at my depot. He's paid till 4pm but leaves at 3pm everyday (2pm on Fiday, nice early finish along with the management). He has been challenged about this in the past and has stated he does an hours work on union matters at home in the evening. Yeah, right.