Why Unionize?

With a collective bargaining agreement, We have rights.  For instance, management must have just cause for any disciplinary action taken against a union employee.

Without a contract, employees have few rights.
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With a collective bargaining agreement, We have a voice in decisions that affect our jobs, livelihood and our families future.  If we disagree with the way we are being treated, we have a grievance process that allows us to settle differences by use of a third neutral party.

With a collective bargaining agreement, We bargain over wages, health benefits, working conditions and a retirement plan for our future.  But, we bargain collectively with the strength that comes from a collective voice.  A union's power is based upon active membership.

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  1. earn higher wages,

  2. have better benefits, while enjoying

  3. greater job stability and a 

  4. safer environment.

More information from the AFL-CIO about benefits of Union membership.

Election Process  Click here for an explanation of the election process.