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When I first started working, I had no idea what the use of was. Everyone told me to if I wanted to be able to defend my rights and not be exploited. So, I became .
My first action as a union member was to take part in the vote: it was a which was quite frightening. Indeed, I didn't want everybody to know what my opinions were. I would have preferred a .
I discovered was very difficult as the manager's desires and the employees' wishes were often clearly opposed. But, unfortunately, the do not often have the last word.