Former soldiers, how do feel about working in a Union environment?

SGT Jesse Walton — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:24:31 -0400

Response by LTC Stephen F. made Aug 6 at 2015 7:25 PM

LTC Stephen F. — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:25:52 -0400

No thanks. I prefer non-union states

Response by SPC Nathan Freeman made Aug 6 at 2015 7:31 PM

SPC Nathan Freeman — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 19:31:18 -0400

It's like having Jedi powers while everyone else is in slow motion. They resent your Jedi powers though.

Response by CSM Michael J. Uhlig made Aug 6 at 2015 8:31 PM

CSM Michael J. Uhlig — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:31:18 -0400

I worked as a machinist in a union in New Orleans (still have a number).....I could not believe how slow the crew worked....more effort was concentrated on saving energy for the bar following the shift...it was New Orleans.......

Response by Capt Seid Waddell made Aug 6 at 2015 8:33 PM

Capt Seid Waddell — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:33:24 -0400

It is like working for the mob; I prefer honest work.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2015 8:42 PM

Capt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:42:04 -0400

Are you talking management or on the line?

I was a union covered employee, but they took three years to realize it and ask me to join.

I managed in both union and non union. Union is easier. There is a book answer for most everything.

Overall I didn't really see a lot of difference. But, I know there can be.

So, I would say it depends on the situation. It can be good or bad.

Response by CW4 Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 6 at 2015 8:46 PM

CW4 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 20:46:06 -0400

My only experience with union workers is when we had to contract work through the local union of Detroit for set up and maintenance of a convention center that we were going to use for our Army displays for a auto show.

Response by SFC Everett Oliver made Aug 6 at 2015 9:15 PM

SFC Everett Oliver — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 21:15:51 -0400

Never had a Union do a thing for me. I worked miracles on my own merits though...

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Aug 6 at 2015 11:46 PM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 06 Aug 2015 23:46:43 -0400

As a Private Security Officer that has worked a lot of "Labor" issues for our Company and Clients, I'm sure the Union Hate My Guts and I understand but I also Respect them and what they have done for our country and quality of life in this country for both Union and Non-Union Folks. Not sure that I would be Cut Out for "Union" but having served on 2 Nuclear Ships Built and Maintained in the Shipyard by Union Folks, I respect the Quality of their Work and their glowing safety record in the Shipyards that I was in.