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> how does the general assistance in contract bit work

TBH I don't think there's a useful generic answer to that question. It depends on the country, the workplace and the trade union in question. My best advice would be to call the local branch of the union you're thinking of joining - or a pro-union activist group that shares your values - and ask them lots of these curly questions. They're generally happy to help.

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