So my clickbait title is a bit of an exaggeration but I need to vent and I need some feedback. I started a new Union job about 8 months ago as an industrial mechanic. It started out as a very good job and I thought I had it made. I got a new wage that was better than anything I've ever made and everybody thanked me for my work and treated me with respect. Now I am starting to see the problems. The “for lifers” in the plant all seem to think that they are the only ones worth a wage, and often like to gang up and put down those who are new and from other places. And whats even worse to me is what is often said behind these peoples backs. I have found out recently that they talk about me as well and It makes me feel very betrayed. One of the culprits of this is our Union vice president who happens to be one of the leading figures in the maintenance dept where I work. The most senior mechanic who's primary job is feeding lunch to the ones who do all his work and lick his bag all day, gets away with doing the bare minimum because he also feeds the maintenance supervisor (my boss). I have had no part in these weird feedings as I know better than to meddle in toxic work environments that accomodate bullying. I'm wondering if any others have had weird toxic union jobs and if you did anything to improve your situation.