McGrath

Thanks for the comments and to an extent I agree.

However if a person continually feels he is at odds with the committee of the club and cannot change that committee, (the local representatives as just appointed - I have been in four years and yet to see notice of an AGM or election) does he stay as a member of the club? No point in raising the matter, the membership at large do not want to take the time and trouble to be involved.

We do need Unions, but the Unions representatives need to remember just who they represent. I recall the old analogy of Cummunism i.e. "All are equal - but some are more equal than others". Did they all have dachia's by the Black Sea?. My lot were not leading the Union - they were running like hell to try and get to the front!!

The problem we have is that Unions are necessary but once established the rank and file do not devote the time and effort to make sure they are representative so you get a small group of people who are self perpetuating and self effacing. They will do all they can to ensure that they retain the percieved power and position they hold.

There is a limit to the number of times you hit your head on the wall before concluding it's sore - and thus time to stop.

I have three choices. I can accept that I am led by a shower of idiots (why should I - I pay these cretins) or try and change it (not possible - the committee is a closed shop) or resign. It's not my style to back away from a fight - especially where principles are involved -but I see no other way. It's either fight a battle I know I will not win or walk away - making my protest by withdrawing my support.

The bottom line is we do need Unions - but Unions also need us to take an active part.

Davebhoy