Labor Union Advantages
Together, we negotiate to maintain or improve:
1. Wages
2. Benefits
3. Holidays
4. Pension for the life of the contract
Without a union contract, management can change these things without negotiating with you.
STAFFING STAFFING
Together, we negotiate contractual provisions that will regulate:
1. Overtime-both mandatory and voluntary processes
2. Layoffs or low census by seniority, not by favoritism
3. Scheduling
Without a contract, management has broad discretion in all these important areas. The result: favoritism instead of fairness.
DISCIPLINE DISCIPLINE
Together, we negotiate contractual provisions to require:
1. Just Cause ? valid reasons for discipline
2. Progressive Discipline
3. Consistent Standards
4. Grievance Procedure with binding arbitration
Without a union contract, management can treat you as “at-will” employees:
1. Fire you
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