Re: Can we cut the crap
IIUC unions are now compelled to have postal ballots. Not that it matters. If you're unable to attend the AGM, you can appoint a proxy to vote on your behalf. As my shop steward said he did for me. Not all AGMs involve a vote on the membership fee either. You must have been lucky/unlucky this didn't happen at the ones you say you attended. Too bad.
Don't fucking judge me until you get your facts right too.