Without a
Union, employers have 100% control
over their employees, and total authority to make
all decisions.*
Non-union employers are free to play favorites.
They can give a relative or friend the best job,
the best schedule, or the best pay. Without a
union, many workers lack paid days off, health
care, retirement benefits, and the peace of mind
knowing they cannot be fired indiscriminately.
That’s where organizing comes in. A union
contract brings fairness and order to the
workplace. It defines wages and benefits,
working conditions, and ensures fairness in
scheduling, job assignments, and in the event of
layoffs.
And union workers make more: 30% more than their
non-union counterparts. That number jumps to 44% more
when you include the value of health and welfare
benefits.*
And organizing helps current members as well.
Like any organization, unions need to grow to
remain vital and effective. More members make us
stronger, and give us more influence at the
bargaining table and in the political arena
(where laws benefiting workers are created). The
larger and more active our membership is, the
more outsiders take us seriously and are less
likely to try to push us around. As a union,
size does matter.
There are many ways you can help. If you know of
someone who is being treated unfairly by their
non-union employer, have them call our office.
John Cakmakci would be happy to talk to them
about their rights, and the process of joining a
Union if they’re interested.
Or you could help with an organizing campaign. If we
hear of a workplace that could use union
representation near where you work or live, or
in the same industry as you are in, we may ask
for your support since you know firsthand the
benefits of union membership.
If you have any questions about organizing, talk
to your Union Representative or contact John
Cakmakci at 1-800-999-0951 extension 174.
*Statistics are taken form the UFCW.org. Click
on the pictures in the upper left hand side to
access UFCW organizing or to find out more about
the Free Choice Act.
