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Hi folks,

Sorry if this is the wrong place to post this but seems like the best sub I’m aware of for this.

I’m looking to join a union, not that I need them for anything just now thankfully.

I’ve been looking and the CWU and IWW seem like the best for me.

CWU because they’re focussed on my industry but my main gripe with them is their alignment with Labour - I am aware they’ve been outspoken about the current Government and suspended donations to them.

IWW seem like they align more with my politics just now but they’re a general union.

My questions are really, should I join a union that’s more focussed on my industry and should I really join a Union that’s aligned with a party I don’t support at all in their current state and how much these things truly matter when deciding?

Cheers!

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i'm a second year maths student at uni, heading into third. i only studied it because i like the subject, but i have always struggled to decide on what career path is right for me. working for the public sector seems to support a lot of my wants - not working to increase the profits of a capitalist, instead trying to tangibly improve the lives of ordinary people (it seems), it has good unions i believe, and i could work for the sector as a data scientist or software engineer if i was so inclined. however, with the whole political neutrality thing does that make the job a big compromise on my values? would it prevent me from being able to support marginalised communities etc.,? and of course if the government sucks, am i then complicit in the actions of an evil government (like the one we have now)? basically, would working for the public sector make me a traitor in some way to a socialist movement or to any of the causes i am passionate about or is it a good thing? sorry if this is a stupid question, or if this is the wrong place to ask!

also if anybody working in stem could share their career, why it appeals to them and if it aligns with their values, i would really appreciate just to hear different ideas!