FAQs
Q: Who makes the decisions in the union?
A: The members do. A union is a democratic organization. Members elect union leaders and vote on union contracts, dues structures, and every other important decision that affects them. A union is a membership organization and is guided by the priorities of the members.
A: The members do. A union is a democratic organization. Members elect union leaders and vote on union contracts, dues structures, and every other important decision that affects them. A union is a membership organization and is guided by the priorities of the members.
Q: How do we form a union?
A: The first step is to establish a committee at your facility that will share information about how to form a union. When a majority of your co-workers have indicated (by signing cards) that you want to stand together to make improvements you will file for an election with the National Labor Relation Board, which is a government agency that protects workers' rights to form unions, and schedule an election at your facility.
A: The first step is to establish a committee at your facility that will share information about how to form a union. When a majority of your co-workers have indicated (by signing cards) that you want to stand together to make improvements you will file for an election with the National Labor Relation Board, which is a government agency that protects workers' rights to form unions, and schedule an election at your facility.
Q: When do we start paying union dues?
A: Workers will never pay dues until a majority of workers review and approve, by vote, to accept their first union contract.
A: Workers will never pay dues until a majority of workers review and approve, by vote, to accept their first union contract.
