I’m a member of a union that includes both office and field workers. It works well for all the big, common negotiations. We all want better wages, healthcare, retirement, hours, etc. But when it comes to working conditions, we have clear differences. The most recent example of “return to work” shines a light on this.
The field workers, understandably, don’t give a shit about “return to work”. Some even resent the office workers for having the ability to work from home. Meanwhile, some office workers will likely quit without the ability to work from home. My company has recently decided to completely remove the ability to work from home. In response, the union is completely split on how to react.
How should I approach the internal discussions? I’m hesitant to advocate for pushback because not everyone will benefit. On the other hand, no resistance at all feels like a concession of worker’s rights.
TLDR: Work from home taken away. Should a union pushback?
Wages are very much based off industry standards. The company is non-profit and the “owners” are elected, so its not as clear cut as that.
I provided a little more context in my other comment.
The particular of your community institution follows the standards set by the general of capitalist mode of production of the industry as a whole.
Glad to hear about you working for such a potentially progressive institution.
I do hope you promote solidarity with the field workers. Divide and conquer is an effective tool of the bourgeoisie state.