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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. With a Union, 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.
Answers to some common questions:
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 MEUI right away!
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 your coworkers can
read and vote whether or not to accept it. You’ll only pay
dues after you’ve voted for a contract.
If you are interested in organizing, call or e-mail
Greg Wilson at the
union office at 1-800-622-3359 ext. 714.
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