momentous union

For years I've been an ardent anti-unionist. Something to do with the way I was nurtured ('unions are of the devil') and a strong sense of social justice (how could I join an organisation that fights for higher pay when I am already richer than billions of the world's population?).

But now I've done a complete about-face. I've joined the nursing union - with the proviso that I won't join any strike action for higher wages. (If you can make that proviso. I think I read somewhere you can't not strike if the union calls for strikes - so I'll be one of the skeleton staff on the ward if need be)

I'm still coming to terms with my decision - but hopefully over the years it proves wise! Effective immediately I have professional indemnity cover. I still can't quite believe I worked for 11 years without it! I also have access to professional representation and education. And I just might join some action that is in the wind about staffing levels if need be.

So there you go - a momentous union with the nursing union. How nice.