sol·i·dar·i·ty Pronunciation (sl-dr-t)
n.
A union of interests, purposes, or sympathies among members of a group; fellowship of responsibilities and interests.
"A Trade Union (Labour union) ... is a continuous association of wage-earners for the purpose of maintaining or improving the conditions of their employment."[1]
Over the last three hundred years, trade unions have developed into a number of forms, influenced by differing political and economic regimes. The immediate objectives and activities of trade unions vary, but may include:
Some people in my extended circle of colleagues, are in need of a reminder of the above two definitions. Frequently, in the past few years, I've seen members of a union hang out their brothers and sisters in order to further their own goals and ambitions.
At first, my own naivety wrote this off as a youthful misunderstanding of the purpose of a labour union. However, as time passes, I'm realizing that this is more of a trend, rather than an isolated, misguided attempt at ambition.
There are two ways to rise up through the ranks, one is to be carried up on the arms and shoulders of your co-workers, the second is to step on their necks and heads. Who do you think will have the more stable stay at the top?
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