[smnrchrds]

In Alberta, Canada, professional engineers are barred from joining unions. While not universal, it is quite common for provincial engineering associations to bar their members from joining unions. Engineers are also exempt from many labour law protections (overtime, minimum wage, vacation time, etc.). Needless to say, I am not exactly happy with the current state of affairs.

[gaius]

In the UK I quit the IMechE when I realised it existed to serve large employers, not its individual members.