So why not find out which union is the right one for you, get a group of mates together in your workplace, and join a union? On average, union members get higher pay than non-members. They are also likely to get better sickness and pension benefits, more paid holiday and more control over things like shifts and working hours. This is because workers join together to negotiate pay and conditions rather than leaving them up to managers.
Unions make sure working people are treated with respect — for example, opposing managers closing pensions schemes and stopping new workers being employed on worse terms and conditions. Unions push managers to make workplaces more inclusive for women, LGBT workers, Black and minority ethnic workers, older workers and disabled workers. Workplaces where there are unions are safer workplaces.
Every year, unions train 10, reps to spot unsafe working practices and cut accident rates. If you run into problems at work, your union has got your back. Every year, unions win millions in compensation for members who suffer injuries or are treated unfairly at work. Unions help our members get on in life. Every year, unions help more than , working people get the skills they need to get better-paid jobs.
And we push employers to make sure ordinary working people get chances for training and promotion. Unions make sure working people get a voice at work. Companies where workers are involved in decisions have better training opportunities, are fairly rewarded and can help companies survive bad times.
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Benefits of Union Membership Union membership gives you better pay, better benefits and a voice on the job. Union Membership Gives Strength in Numbers All workers benefit from unions because unions set pay standards and workplace protections.
More benefits of union membership. Union workers are more likely to have guaranteed pensions than non-union employees. Unions are Good for America and all Americans Unions are associated with higher productivity, lower employee turnover, improved workplace communication, and a better-trained workforce. Learn more about the benefits of unions Read more on the difference unions make and the benefits of belonging to specific unions at the AFL-CIO site.
All employees, regardless of whether they are union members or not, are entitled to be accompanied by a work colleague. Recognised unions also have rights to consultation where redundancies or a transfer of business are proposed. There is a regular subscription cost for union membership and different rates may apply to trainees and part-timers.
Unions will not normally help with problems which pre-date membership. If you want to join a recognised union in your workplace, you could approach a representative for information like the shop steward. The law gives you the right to join a trade union wherever you work.
This right applies whether a union has been recognised or not. You're protected from being disadvantaged for being a union member. Specifically trade union membership is an unlawful reason for:.
The law gives you the right not to join a trade union. The same protection applies to you as it does to union members. In particular, employers are not permitted to operate a 'closed shop' that is, make all workers join the employer's preferred union. An employer can't deduct payments from you, to a union or charity in lieu of union membership without your permission. When a union is recognised by an employer, members have the right to time off at an appropriate time to take part in trade union activities.
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