Advantages of Union membership

Our Concerns

Union

No Union

Dignity, rights and respect

Must be given at all times

Only given if management likes you.

Wages, benefits, working conditions, layoffs.

Spelled out in the contract negotiated by employees and company. Layoff processes in place with recall rights. Decided by management without input or voice of employees. No recall rights.

Raises

Will be bargained for everyone and everyone votes. Up to management. Favoritism plays a role.

Discipline/Dismissal

Grievance process and legal assistance. You are an "AT WILL" employee. Good luck, you are on your own.

Problems on the Job

As part of the Union your voice is heard. Grievance process Company way or the highway.

Seniority Rights

Union Contracts give recognition to time of service

No Rights

Policies and practices

Spelled out in contract. Consistent Forever Changing. No input by employees. Easy to get blindsided.

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