From my experience, unions usually do send out notifications, but they're not exactly flashing neon signs—more like subtle nudges buried in emails or newsletters. I've missed a few myself because, let's face it, who has the patience to read through paragraphs of fine print after a long day?
Funny story: I once completely overlooked a perk update about discounted defensive driving courses. Ironically, I found out after getting a speeding ticket (yep, guilty as charged). Could've saved myself some cash and embarrassment if I'd paid attention earlier. Lesson learned... sort of.
But honestly, don't stress too much about catching every little tweak. Most of the big stuff gets talked about enough that you'll hear it through the grapevine eventually. And if you're ever unsure, just ask around here—someone's bound to know what's up.