[jplusequalt]

>My union exists to represent and protect me and my coworkers. Nothing more, nothing less. ...at least thats the way in should be, IMO.

This is a political issue. Your rights as a worker only make sense within a countries political apparatus.

[whyenot]

No it isn't. It's a collective negotiation between workers and their employer.

[dymk]

With rules created and enforced by a legislative body called a…

[jplusequalt]

Which are only upheld through political structures ...