Articles

This section will contain articles written by our Education Committee to help educate our members.

05 Sep, 2023

How to Kill a Union

Before you react, just let this list marinate in your mind for a few minutes.…How does this list make you feel? Angry? Guilty? Frustrated? Amused? Or...

Articles | 05 Sep, 2023

Strike! Part 2: What to Do If It Occurs

     If our local does go on strike, there are a few steps everyone must take. If you are at work when the strike is called, you a...

Articles | 05 Sep, 2023

Strike! Part 1: The Major Differences and Why It May Be Needed

There are two classes of legal strikes: economic strikes and unfair labor practices (ULP)...

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Articles 05 Sep, 2023

What To Expect with Bargaining Year & New Contract

January – March: Bargaining Committee gathered information from the membership through surveys.

April – June: The Committee along with Regional and International reps start to put together proposals based on the survey results.

Articles 23 Jan, 2023

Our Contract: What It Is & How It Works

Our contract is a legally binding document that the union negotiates with the company on our behalf. The time length usually varies from local to local, but our contract is five years. The contract lays out how the company and union will perform for the duration set forth.

Articles 23 Jan, 2023

Union Starts With You!

A Union is an organization intent on maintaining and/or improving working conditions. As a union, we negotiate terms and conditions for a contract with the company. The executive board and reps are chosen to continue the improvements and make sure the company abides by the contract.

Articles 23 Jan, 2023

Solidarity

‘Unity (as of a group or class) that produces or is based on community of interests, objectives, and standards’