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What is a union contract?

A union contract is a document that is binding by law, negotiated with the employer, and provides for wage benefits, hours and general working conditions.

Who draws up our contract?

YOU DO! All the employees in the bargaining unit should contribute to the proposals. Some of the issues that have been expressed to us as being problem areas and/or areas that need improvements are (1)wages; (2) an effective grievance policy; (3) job security; (4) scheduling; (5) shift differential; (6) weekend premiums (7) seniority rights (7) lay-off and re-call protection.

Who will do the negotiating?

1. The employer and his labor relations representative.

2. An advisory committee elected by you along with your Local Union and National Union representatives.

Will we have to pay an initiation fee?

No. The U.W.U.A. will waive the initiation fee for ALL the employees on the payroll at the time the contract is accepted. This is done because of the extra effort you have unselfishly given in your struggle to win your N.L.R.B. election and negotiate your union contract. Only new employees will have to pay an initiation fee. Because... they will be deriving the same benefits that you have worked so hard to achieve.

How much are union dues?

Until a contract is approved by a majority vote, you do not pay one single cent! At the time that you vote on the contract, you will not only know what your dues will be, but also what improvements in wages and benefits have been negotiated on your behalf. Then you decide if those increases in wages and benefits are worth the amount of Union dues. The point to remember is no one pays a penny until you are working under the improvements and benefits of a Union contract. Dues are set by YOUR local union; not by the National U.W.U.A.