I'm in a union position at a new job where most ove tge staff have are 4yrs +(State job with all the Benefits). Many are set in their ways and lazy. My excitement and work ethic rubs many -including mgmnt- the wrong way and they've been finding ways to try and push me out/fire me:

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1. Millie MardahayAugust 1,2024 at 4:57PM UTC

   you don't have to pay for your union fees, payment only makes you a voting member, the union is stil obligated to provide you with labor protection regardless whether you pay your dues or not. this is a supreme court decision from 2019 . I know how you feel though, you'd be surprised but many gov employees start enthusiastic but the system averages everything out , learn the bureaucratic ropes of your business and apply for promotion in a couple of years

2. AnonymousAugust 1,2024 at 5:06PM UTC

   Your union isn't obligated to represent you. They decide what is best for the members as a whole.

3. AnonymousAugust 1,2024 at 5:38PM UTC

   I feel like there's a lot missing here. How long have you been there? You state that your excitement and work ethic rubs them the wrong way...I'm curious how your excitement presents. I mean, I've seen people come in like a bulldozer with their enthusiasm without reading the room first and that does nothing to find allies.

4. AnonymousAugust 1,2024 at 10:12PM UTC

   Every office has a work ethic and culture, and it seems you haven't found or adapted to the one where you work. This happened at the second job I ever had out of college. It was a job I was hungry for and my "dream job" at the time. I came in with experience that no other team member had, and management found that valuable, so it seemed like I was steam-rolling everyone. It was pretty uncomfortable because I received recognition for many things and didn't have control over it. If that is your situation, then, like me, there isn't much you can do. You will probably do well if you stick it out, but you won't have many friends at work. If that isn't your situation (and the hazing by management makes it sound like it's not), you may want to slow down and try to get a better feel for the pace and culture of the group and try to adapt accordingly. One thing is sure: the only person's behavior you have control over is yours. Don't think that they are the ones that have to change because that won't happen unless you take the first step.

5. AnonymousAugust 2,2024 at 1:20PM UTC

   The union is on the employers side- they are going to do what’s best for the organization. People have a culture at each job and a way of doing things- it helps them manage stress and last long term at their jobs. Fastest is not always best. The government is run on a budget and they have allotted number of employees. These employees have to adapt to whatever comes their way. New programs, changes increased work load- you may have come in during a time where there is a lull but it will pick up and at times to breakneck speed- the existing employees are familiar with how things work change will not be welcome.