The biggest difference that separates union from non-union workplaces is having a Collective Agreement – a contract. Unions negotiate meaningful contracts that give unionized workers legally binding guarantees covering wages, benefits and rights and protections that are not available to other workers. This is the Union Advantage:

• Respect and fairness on the job
• Better wages and benefits
• More flexibility for work and family needs
• Safe and healthy work environment
• A real say in your job
• Puts you on more equal footing with your employer
• Ensures a better economic future
• Provisions for staffing and overtime
• Support for continuing education and training
• Retirement savings plan
• Workable grievance system