 This can be seen during the miner marches to Bucharest, where miners who did not agree with this action were not compelled to go.Those that remained did not appear to have suffered any negative consequences or retaliation or by the union, but continued to be members in good standing.In exchange for their monthly fees and electing it to represent them, miners expect the union to do what it can to insure job security (e.g., prevent mine closures or downsizing), increase salaries, improve work conditions, and maintaining certain government perks conferred upon miners (e.g., reductions/discounts in home electric, hot water and other bills for miners and their families) during the rule of Nicolae Ceaușescu.