Why should I join a union?
Without a union, you have no protection. Your boss can take away
your benefits, deny you a promotion that you deserve, or even fire
you for no reason. A union gives you better job protections and
you'll bargain a contract that guarantees your wages and benefits.
Your employer won't be able to fire or discipline you without just
cause when you have a union on your side.
Can my boss stop me from organizing?
NO. If a majority of the people where
you work vote to join a union, your employer is required by law
to accept your union and bargain with you.
Can I be fired for joining a union?
It is ILLEGAL for your employer to fire, harass, discipline,
threaten or take anything away from you because you decide to join
a union. If you think your boss has broken the law, call CEUI/MEUI right
away at (860) 344-0311!
Can a union make me go on strike?
YOU ARE THE UNION! You and your coworkers vote on all matters concerning
you, including whether to go on strike or not.
Will I pay a lot of money to join?
You pay nothing to join. We have no initiation fees. After a majority
of you and your coworkers have voted to join the union, you'll elect
a committee to bargain, with the help of skilled negotiators. After
the committee has a contract that they believe provides you with
job security, good wages and benefits, and safe working conditions,
they will bring it back so that you and all of our coworkers can
read and vote whether or not to accept it. You'll only pay dues
after you've voted for a contract.
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