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Differences Between a Union and Non-Union Workplace
We sometimes take for granted the protections the union provides for us on the job, and the difference a union can make in the way we are treated at work. Sometimes it's worth reminding ourselves and others what things would be like without a union.
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- Your wages, benefits and working conditions are protected by a legal contract.
- The contract spells out how much everyone earns.
- The union negotiates raises for everyone. The members vote on the settlement. If they think that it is not a fair settlement, they can vote it down.
- If you are disciplined for something you didn't do, the union will defend you.
- If you do a good job and are in line for a promotion, you will get it.
- If you don't like something at work, you can work to change it.
- Vacations, shifts, layoffs are based on seniority.
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- Management can change wages, benefits, working conditions whenever they want.
- No one knows how much everyone else earns.
- If you want a raise, you have to beg for it, or kiss up to the boss.
- If you are disciplined for something you didn't do, you are on your own.
- Promotions can be handed out on any basis--friendship, loyalty, etc.
- If you don't like something at work, you can quit.
- Vacations, shifts, layoffs can be based on the bosses' desires.
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