President's Corner

Why do we need a union anyway? Let's take a look at our wins.  

-19% wage increase and longevity increases

-100% employer contribution of PFML

-98% of displaced paras reassigned into positions.

-MOUs that speak to specific workplace issues or clarification of CBA language.

-Empowerment of our members to advocate for themselves and others within their worksites.

Having a union means setting the standard for wages, and working conditions. It give us, the employees, power and a voice.  A union means labor management which is to monitor implementation of suggested improvements of working conditions and to bring forward and work through minor workplace issues. It means bargaining for a CBA that speaks to displacements, wages, benefits, personnel files, hiring process, employee performance reviews and so much more.  Without a union, none of this exists.  Without a union we are hourly employees at the mercy of the boss with very few rights. We continue to set the tone and together we build our power.