We all want to have a job that allows us to take care of ourselves and our families. Paid sick leave, affordable health care, paid vacation, retirement, flexible work week, and safe workplaces are important to all of us. Not many people, however, know that the benefits working people enjoy today are a result of union representation.
Unions are a cornerstone of our democracy and our middle class. Unions are more important now than ever considering how corporate profits have skyrocketed the past 40 years while wages remain stagnant. In 2017, CEOs make 271 times more than the average worker. It doesn't have to be that way.
By joining together with our coworkers, we gain bargaining power to negotiate for a better life.
Being a union member should be one of everyone’s career goals.
Here are 9 reasons why everyone needs to join a union NOW:
The 35-day government shutdown showed how important TSA officers are to the safety and security of air travelers.
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We did it! The collective actions of union members, labor allies, and sympathetic lawmakers have averted another government shutdown.
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Our union’s 2019 legislative conference on Feb. 10-13 was a huge success. If you missed it, here are nine of the best moments from this year’s gathering.
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