Currently, we have no bargaining units. Judd says the WATW's goal is to sway public opinion around critical issues concerning techies, such as benefits, salary, and seniority. The WATW insists that many techies with seniority are often passed over for raises and promotions. And, it's a myth that they're all well paid. Management, predictably, is not thrilled with the notion either.
Unions are all about regulating how a company does business.
Their goal is to get workers into collective bargaining agreements after they win representational rights. Ultimately, unions reduce management's flexibility to act in a competitive environment and move at e-speed. Storms says salary and security are not pressing issues with most techies. He agrees that most tech workers are not making superstar salaries, yet the average hourly pay is far better than that of most industries. And, security is not a concern for the thousands of techies who enjoy the nomadic lifestyle.