Using experience as a trade union rep

[Cottagepieandpeas]

I am applying for a couple of jobs at management level (I have management experience - managing teams - but this is a step up).

A lot of my leadership experience, negotiating & conflict resolution skills have been gained in my various roles in a trade union.
I'm really proud of my TU work (& enjoyed it) but.....can I use that information in a job application?
It makes me sad & angry that I have to think about it but I would be concerned that someone in HR viewing my application would highlight me as a trouble maker.
I can evidence the skills mentioned in other ways but it is no where near as strong as the TU experience.

What should I do?

I'm a TU rep and also qualified in HR.
TU experience has been detrimental in my career progression, so much so I had to take legal action to assert my rights to be a TU rep.
I'm actually considering withdrawing as a rep as result and just being a normal member.

Hi @ScotlandUnited
Thanks for replying. I'm really sorry to hear that, that's exactly the sort of thing I am concerned about and makes me so cross.