So, I think that just about covers it for the ‘broad brush stroke’ approach to the problems in the Union. There are, however, one or two things that I would like to point out before I move on.

I seem to constantly harp on about my disciplinary, leaving myself open to accusations of a lack of perspective. I want to make it clear that I don’t think it was particularly important in the great scheme of things, but it unfortunately served to highlight a number of flaws in the Union processes. In addition, since I was actually there, I can easily use it to illustrate the points that I’m trying to make; I’m always concerned about just making sweeping accusations with no examples, since that just sounds like unhelpful griping. So it’s not quite as important to me as it can sometimes sound.

What do I want to come from this? I don’t want to go on some sort of crusade, I don’t want anyone else to have to either. What I would like is for some serious consideration to be given to the points that I’ve been making, which will hopefully make the Union a better place in the future. And that’s an important point - I don’t want to dwell on past mistakes, but for the Union to learn from those mistakes, and make sure that the next decision, meeting or discussion is carried out that little bit better.

Finally, I don’t want to be seen as over critical of the way the Union is run. I’ve spent the last few days doing nothing but give heavy criticisms, but there’s plenty to do with the Union that is done properly and fairly. There are some areas that need some work though, and I’ve tried to explain each in turn, in the hope that some out there is willing to listen.