Ok hear me out: a union for advertisers. Yes? I think so.

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I think the main reason one hasn’t been started is that most people in advertising do not plan to stay for their full career. Most of us think we’ll be gone in the next 5 years, so why go to the effort of unionizing if I won’t get to see the benefits?

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Where do people go when they leave advertising? Serious question

Consulting?

Yes, but given the nature of the industry it would require the kind of cross-company uptake that is difficult to achieve. If clients can just go to a non-union shop where their demands will be met, they will.

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Only the big shops are signatory to SAG, and a lot use non-union crews. If so many agencies are working around already established unions in the industry, what makes you think a brand new one will have any traction?

We are a talent based industry. Flexibility is the name of the game.

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Workers of the world unite! We have nothing to lose but our chains…

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Hard pass. Unions are all about job security and wage structure. There is no way in hell I’d grow in my career to be VP under 60yr old working in a union.

With all due respect, every encounter I’ve ever had with union shops reinforced the stereotype that they foster lazy workers who are dispassionate and have no craftsmanship.

I want to work with the best in the industry, not a bunch of people who are there because the agency can’t fire them.

Unions and collective bargaining made sense when people were dying at work and there was no job mobility.

They are a glass ceiling and I can do without

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There’s a bowl for that.My gut tells me that there’s too much money to be made for real Union to happen. There are too many people at the a CD or CD level or strategy Director or VP/SVP account people who wouldn’t be willing to lose either their status or their pay cut in order to become part of a union. At what point do we become managers versus labor?

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I would LOVE to see advertising unionize.

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YES.

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NO.

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uhm no

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“No.” - every HoldCo

I’d be down. Have a feeling that a ton of jobs would either be brought in house at clients or the opposite and outsourced to other countries, at least when it comes to media.

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Tips on negotiating a raise! I’m no where near the timeframe for one(only been there just over 90 days), just want to be prepared for when that meeting comes up at the one year mark 😅

Used to have a career with a. Union, this was never a concern till now LOL

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I'm a leader in our union and am finding what you're talking abut here pretty interesting. Do you think we should talk to our unions about including home ownership in negotiations? How cld we do this?

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What is the pay range for an Associate Decision Scientist (Grade 9 or 10) in Western Union?

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I know not many of you are Union, but have you heard anything about a potential IATSE strike?

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Moving to the area for work and was wondering if I live off of the San Bernardino metrolink line, when I bring the train in to Union Station and then transfer to the LA metro system, will I end up ...

Looking for a reasonably priced sound studio in Manhattan (record, mix, good facility with light sound design).Also - any local agents who rep good v/o talent (union and non)? Double bonus thanks!

My bonus this year was patently absurd, so I used a bit on some heat: AMM 3s, Parra Air Max 1, and the black Union 4s. Hate to let the resellers win. But at the same time I worked my ass off and wanted some kicks lmao

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Separately, what is a normal salary for that role at US Bank?

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I’ve been on my job 16 years and been in a very toxic work environment over 3 years now. I find that some unions make things hard just to do it. I am very burned out and tired of a toxic work environment. Is private sector a bit different? I've considered that!

When looking at your UFT leadership you need to pay attention

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Looking for some east coast non-union production company reccs

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Anyone have rate advice for a stint in reality? Non-union, web and streaming platforms, day rate. I do expect it to be lower than advertising rates but need a number to come at them with.

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I read a contract from San Diego that had some very interesting language for Special Educators. Thinking about sending it to the Union to see.

What state does everyone work in at their credit unions?

If anyone works at a charter without a union, are teachers generally invited into the decision making process at your charter school? Does your school have leadership committees/teams with teacher representatives?

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After reading a few posts, I think Im in the category of being underpaid. I work directly with one advisor. Fully life and securities licensed with series 7. I’ve worked along side the FA for over 6 years now. I do everything from processing biz to handling clients. Other FA on our team come to me for help even though I don’t answer to them. The only thing I don’t do is bring on new clients. I get a base of $45k, 1099inc of 20k, plus about 7k that goes into a WL plan but counted a 1099 inc.

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How do you speak up in client meeting if you don't know anything and are just busy taking notes?

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Gender pay gap and Underwriting - I noticed in another thread regarding underwriter salaries that I had the most YOE out of the people who answered but I was the lowest paid. How much of this could be a gender pay gap? I’m 7 YOE / Female / Total compensation $63.4K.

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Currently looking to refinance my first home (4.125) and considering a few options. What do you recommend?

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