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I'm in a union. My dad has been a union rep (different union), so I know a bit.

There is no way my colleagues would go out on strike to protect me if I stole anything. And that's absolutely right. Nor would I expect my union to go into bat for me, after anything like that was proven; nor for anything immoral.

Mad.

Unions are there to make sure you're treated fairly, not to shield members from consequences when they act immorally/illegally.

[fn-mote]

I agree with you on moral grounds, but I have some stories.

> Nor would I expect my union to go into bat for me, after anything like that was proven

Sure, but one of the jobs of the rep is to prevent it from being proven that you are guilty.

Also, there would be no need to strike, because the union has negotiated the bureaucratic processes that will be followed when you do something wrong. Following the usually slow process will let you look for ways to escape, including the company not properly filing paperwork within the allotted time.

Source: union steward's stories.