Student Assistant Union

Looking to pick yall’s brains.

So, recently, CSU student assistants have banded together to start a union for better benefits.

My question for you guys is, do you think it’s worth it to activate my union membership? It’s $16 every month (an hour of work). Why or why not?

I’m a little distrustful of unions after witnessing my parents get fucked over by the ones at work but I’m also open to other opinions and reasonings.

I only make about $600 a month and I’m already on a tight budget so you can see why I’m a little hesitant to have an hour of work be basically null.