Do you work for the union or non-union?

Question

What are some unions that you can belong too? What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of belonging to a union are? Please list if you work for the union or non- union.

Answer 1

I've mostly worked on union jobs since I was 17 years old. I've been represented by United Food and Commercial Workers local 1500, Teamsters local 808, Teamsters local 810, United Food and Commercial Workers local 888, Teamsters local 240, United Brotherhood of Carpenters local 2947, United Brotherhood of Carpenters local 17, United Brotherhood of Carpenters local 608, the United Federation of Teachers and Teamsters local 831.

I've also worked a few non union jobs too - and working union is much better. The pay and benefits are superior, and, most importantly, if you work union there are a set of written rules that govern your job and what your boss can and can't do.

That's the good side of unions.

The bad side is, many union leaders are corrupt and/or have a pro boss mentality. Those union leaders are more likely to protect the interest of the bosses and/or those workers who have a cozy relationship with the bosses than they are to look out for the general interest of the workers.

With that said, I still much prefer working union to working non union.

Answer 2

Neither, the union works for me, and all the other members. Unions are the protection of the working class. They get you better pay, better working conditions, medical, retirement, job security, the list goes on and on. One of the last things my dad said to me before he died was to stay in the union, too many people suffered before the unions. And a lot of people were hurt or killed trying to get the unions. Companies now a days don't care about their employees, they will workk the people only 39 hours a week so they don't have to pay "Full time" wages. And that's just 1 of the things they do.

Answer 3

husband is Union you can make a lot more money and have better benefits. Plumbers, Pipefitters, Electricians, Carpenters, Sheet metal workers, Iron workers have unions look under UA it stands for United Association.

Answer 4

Union. If something goes down I have automatic representation. That's one of the top advantages. Another one is raises. AFSCME is my union.

Answer 5

One of union representation's greatest advantages can also be one of its main disadvantages: the ability to engage in economic strikes.
The decision to strike for improved wages or working conditions is a serious subject that requires a thorough analysis of the strike's likelihood for success before it is undertaken. Union officials need to be experienced and knowledgeable about the many economic and social factors that will be brought to bear on striking employees before they make a decision. Incorrect judgments about striking can be harmful to employees who choose to engage in this activity.
Employers of striking workers have the legal right to continue to operate their business with permanent replacement employees who need not be discharged once the strike ends.43 In such circumstances, the best that striking employees can expect is to be recalled when an employment vacancy occurs for which they are qualified. This assumes that the striking employees have not already obtained regular and equivalent employment elsewhere and have made an unconditional request for reinstatement. They are not entitled to immediate and unconditional reinstatement or back pay when their jobs are filled by permanent replacements.
When a union is certified as the exclusive employee representative, employees become members of an overall bargaining unit in which the majority rules. Union leaders make decisions for all employees, which many may deem not to be in their best individual interest.
Though employees cannot be discharged for their decision to strike, there is nothing in the law that guarantees them a successful outcome once a strike is commenced. Accordingly, strike activity as a weapon in collective bargaining is decreasing in the United States
Another disadvantage for unionized workers is the loss of individuality. When a union is certified as the exclusive employee representative in a workplace, employees become members of an overall bargaining unit in which the majority rules. The ruling majority may not be sympathetic with each individual's specific employment needs or aspirations. Individual agreements between employees and management are not allowed because the employer is under an obligation to deal exclusively with the union. The union leaders make decisions for all employees, which many may deem not to be in their best individual interest. Loss of individuality is of prime concern for many employees, as well as the loss of the opportunity to negotiate for themselves an individual arrangement.
Still another disadvantage of union representation is the cost to employees. Most collective bargaining agreements require all employees to support the union financially as a condition of their continued employment. Federal law provides that employees may, regardless of the language in the agreement, opt not to formally join the union; however, they may still be required to pay certain dues and initiation fees. Additionally, the union can demand the discharge of any employee who fails to pay required dues and fees, unless a right-to-work law has been enacted in the state where the business operates. Michigan does not have a right-to-work law.
The costs of union membership vary widely from union to union, but regardless of the amount, dues represent an expense to employees that they would not otherwise have. The typical Michigan union worker pays hundreds of dollars per year as a result of dues requirements. Nonunion employees may well ask why they should pay more for employee benefits that they already enjoy as a part of the employer's wage and fringe benefit program. (Nonunion members are, however, entitled to pay less than full dues if they assert their rights under the U. S. Supreme Court's Beck44 decision.) i am union i have no problem with non-union to each of there own

Answer 6

Union worker!!!

Answer 7

I'm non-union. I have no problem with union guys. TO each our own.

Answer 8

im in a union at work
AFLCIO
they just helped me out in a situation at work actually...i was on probation for no reason, and they straightened it out for me.

Answer 9

im in the ufcw local 951 union


f*ck the union

Answer 10

non-union