Top 5 Reasons Why Being in a Union Matters
- Our members have representation in disciplinary meetings, this right protects union members from the mistreatment that typically happens in disciplinary meetings.
- Our members' contract guarantees wages and benefits; with a contract union members earn progressive raises and health benefits after reaching the required number of hours. No more pointless conversations with managers about a raise.
- Our members earn affordable, quality healthcare benefits, and pension benefits.
- Our members can speak out and vote on contracts that affect them and their workplace.
- Our members always have the union’s support when workplace issues arise
What is a Union Contract?
- A contract protects your seniority, which will become increasingly important the longer you work for your employer.
- A contract prohibits discipline or discharge except for just cause, once you have completed your probationary period.
- A contract provides Paid Time Off (PTO) which the union negotiates and is paid for by your employer.
- A contract provides health and welfare and pension benefits which the union negotiates and is paid for by your employer.
- A contract establishes a grievance procedure, with binding arbitration to take up and resolve your complaints in a way that gets results.
- A contract protects you from harassment, intimidation, or retaliation from management, giving you confidence and security to address workplace issues
7 Steps in Starting a Union
Watch the video below and learn the steps in organizing your workplace!