Student unions

'Students lose out as union laws bite'
http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/students-lose-out-as-union-laws-bite/2007/10/18/1192300954396.html">http://www.smh.com.au/news/national/students-lose-out-as-union-laws-bite/2007/10/18/1192300954396.html

This is an interesting article on the bullying that occurs by student unions. These groups are funded by theft, and too often choice of membership is not free. This situation is unacceptable, for a number of reasons. Student unions are typically corrupt, and don't represent the views of all students (many of whom don't wish to be members). They're corrupt, because they're financially and politically supported by the institutions they work within - institutions providing them with facilities, money, telecoms and internet access, and representation on committees (all in order to keep them on side). The institutions also steal money from enrolled students and pay it to the unions, threatening not to enrol them if they protest. Independent advocacy cannot be provided in this sort of situation.