Negotiate strong contracts including contract campaigns when needed.
Reimburse members for lost work time when serving on a negotiating committee to ensure everyone has an opportunity to participate.
Defend members for and enforce contract rights including legal assistance for arbitrations and other legal actions.
Organize new members to help build bargaining strength in existing workplaces and to improve standards in a particular industry.
Train and support Shop Stewards and union activists.
Lobby in Annapolis, Richmond and Washington, DC to gain support for issues impacting our members.
Produce newsletters, mailings and other communications to keep members informed.
And many other important ways to assist our members.