Unions Make A Difference
Why should you join Local 453? Here are just some of the reasons to join the union.
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Workplace Voice
Union members are the only ones who have the legal right and authority to have a say in the workplace
02.
Wages
Pay rates are negotiated and safeguarded under the union contract to ensure justice for everybody. Seniority is acknowledged.
03.
Benefits
The contract protects you. Changes can only be done with the permission of the employees.
04.
Promotions and Hiring Practices
Union members are the only ones who have the legal right and authority to have a say in the workplace
05.
Unfair Treatment and Job Security
Employees have a safe mechanism to contest any unfair or dubious treatment, with the help and representation of their union. If the parties cannot agree, binding arbitration is used to apply just cause requirements.
06.
Working Conditions
Schedules, vacations, workload, subcontracting, work standards, layoff processes, and hours of work are all agreed upon and protected by the contract between workers and the employer.
Protections and Grarantess
07.
Only unionized employees have a legally enforceable formal agreement with their employer that specifies, protects, and guarantees all employment terms.
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Workplace Voice
Management has complete control and decision-making authority.
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02.
Wages
Management is the only one who decides what is fair compensation, and any raises might be based on business necessity, favoritism, or anything else.
03.
Benefits
Can be removed or altered at any moment.
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04.
Promotions and Hiring Practices
It's up to management.
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05.
Unfair Treatment and Job Security
You're completely on your own. Any grievance procedure provides management with the final say.
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06.
Working Conditions
What is best for employees is decided by management.
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Protections and Grarantess
07.
Nonunion employees have no promises or protection.
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