A Voice on the Job. Union workers have the right to negotiate with their employer over wages, hours, benefits and working conditions. Without a union, management makes all the decisions alone.
Strength in Numbers. Union workers negotiate and organize for improvements as a unified group instead of on our own. Working together means more power and a better chance of getting our voice heard.
A Legally-Binding Written Contract that defines and guarantees the terms of our employment. The members of the union drive the contract process. With help from union staff, we decide what gets proposed, elect our own bargaining team, negotiate the contract, and vote to approve the contract.
Protection and Support to ensure our workplace rights are being upheld and to challenge any unfair or questionable decisions or actions.
Improve Industry Standards. Unionizing strengthens and improves health and safety, economic and other standards within industries and professions.
Respect. Workers join unions, not because were against our employer, but because we want to join with co-workers to gain greater respect and control over our jobs.