The union subreddit seems inactive compared to antiwork, which is why I'm posting here. I figure there's plenty of union workers in this subreddit who could offer some insight.
I work in the public sector and I've been a union member for two years now. I feel it is crucial to support the union which works to improve working conditions for us.
Someone posted in our organization's Teams group requesting information about a recent negotiation meeting between our union and employer. Our Teams group consists of people within and outside our bargaining unit, both union members and non-members. Not sure if this is standard practice, but in our organization, both union and non-union members are in the same bargaining unit and we all get the same contact whether or not we pay union dues.
I happened to sit in on the negotiation meeting. I didn't share any specifics, but did state that negotiations regarding our job description, title and paygrade took place. I shared the date of the next meeting, and encouraged union members to join and show support at the next meeting. I also encouraged non-members to join the union.
Another union member DMed me and told me I should be careful discussing details of union meetings and I could get in trouble for doing so. I asked what kind of trouble I would be getting in, but was told our rep would discuss why we are not to disclose/discuss too much information from meetings in public, especially to non-members, at the next meeting.
I went back and edited my comment, removed the limited details I provided and stated that if you were a union member, any questions should be directed to our Rep.
So, Is it standard practice to be so tight lipped? I know this will be discussed at the next meeting, but I want to know why I fucked up!
Solidarity!