It’s a special kind of hell when your "Boss" is a Labor Union.
You’d think working for a union would mean the gold standard of labor relations. You’d think the "boss" would respect the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) since, you know... it’s their entire reason for existing.
Think again.
I’m with FTSU, the union representing the staff who keep a major labor organization running. We are currently in a "war of attrition" with our management—who are themselves labor leaders.
It is surreal to watch people who give "Solidarity Forever" speeches on TV use the exact same union-busting playbook behind closed doors. They are currently:
Violating the CBA and then forcing us into expensive arbitration to "prove" it.
Weaponizing the budget: They know we’re a small staff union, so they’re trying to bleed our legal fund dry.
Gaslighting: Using the "we’re all on the same side" line to justify ignoring our hard-won rights.
It turns out, a "Labor Boss" can be just as ruthless as a "Corporate Boss", maybe even worse, because they know exactly which screws to turn to make it hurt. They are counting on the fact that we won't go public because it "looks bad for the movement."
**But we’re done being quiet!!!**
Has anyone else worked for a "progressive" or labor organization that turned out to be a nightmare employer?
How do you shame a boss who is supposed to be a champion for workers?