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THE Union REPRESENTS ITS MEMBERS – Have
you ever had a disagreement with your employer?
Most workers have at one time or another. When
that happens, it is you against your employer,
one on one. Guess who is going to win that argument!
Your Boss! As a "Union member", you
have representation and protection. First, you
are working under a collective bargaining agreement,
which is negotiated with the employers. This agreement
sets down terms and conditions of employment that
are agreed to by the Union and the employers.
That eliminates many problems, which could arise
between worker and employer. Secondly, you have
representation in the form of a Business Manager
or Agent. They are the representatives of the
Union who intervene on your behalf when issues
come up between worker and employer.
WAGES – Do you feel that you are being paid
a "fair" wage for what you do and the
amount of experience you have? Most non-Union
workers are not! The collective bargaining agreement
sets fair wages for difference classifications
of workers, based on their experience. Not only
are the wages fair, but also you will know in
advance when you will be getting a raise and how
much it will be. Wages are negotiated in the collective
bargaining agreement.
BENEFITS - Do you have adequate benefits where
you are now working? The Union offers its members
excellent benefits. You will have quality health
care for yourself and your family. You will also
have an adequate pension plan, which will provide
you with enough money to retire and maintain your
lifestyle. In addition, you will have an annuity
benefit to supplement your pension. An annuity
is a personal fund invested for you at your direction.
That money is also available to you when you retire.
WORKING CONDITIONS – Are the conditions
you work under safe? Do you put yourself at risk
trying to make money for your employer? You don't
have to! The collective bargaining agreement sets
down rules and responsibilities for both workers
and employers regarding safety and dangerous working
conditions. Safety is a major concern for everyone
involved.
BECOMING A Union MEMBER MAKES GOOD SENSE FOR
MANY REASONS. THINK ABOUT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
FOR A CHANGE! THINK ABOUT YOUR FUTURE AND TAKE
A STEP THAT YOU WON'T REGRET! JOIN A Union!
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| Q. |
If I were to decide to join the
Union, would I work all the time? |
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As it is with any job, anywhere,
there is no guarantee of 100% employment. However,
with the Union, your chances of going back to work,
should you be laid off, are greatly increased. The
Union has an out of work list containing the names
of unemployed members. Since the Union refers workers
to multiple signatory contractors, the time you
would be out of work, should you be laid off, would
be very short. Unemployed members are refereed to
work on an equal and non-discriminatory manner. |
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| Q. |
Would I have to pay Union dues if
I decided to join the Union, I don't pay any now? |
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As is the case with any organization,
there is cost associated with membership. An organization
has operating costs, just like any business. Yes,
you will have to contribute, in the form of dues,
to the Union to be a member. You may not think that
you are paying Union dues to your current employer,
but in a very real way you are. The difference between
the Union wage rate and wage you are being paid
by your current employer is the amount of non-Union
dues you are paying to your employer, each and every
hour you work. |
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| Q. |
Am I going to have trouble with
current members of the Union if I decide to join
since I am now a non-Union worker? |
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No, you will not. The current members
of the Union support the organizing program. They
realize that anyone working as an insulator other
than in the Union sector is doing the same kind
of work that they are. Recognizing that, they believe
that all people working in our industry deserve
the same living wage and benefits that they enjoy.
Experience has shown that Union members have welcomed
organized workers from non-Union, who only want
to improve their lives and that of their families. |
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| Q. |
How will the Union determine my
wage rate in the event I decide to join? |
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The Union has wage rates designated
within the collective bargaining agreement for different
classifications of workers. When a worker is organized
from non-Union there is an evaluation to determine
the length of time worked in the industry and the
individual's mechanical ability in the application
of insulation materials. From this evaluation, it
is determined what classification the worker will
become in the Union. The wage rate will be that
of the classification selected for that individual. |
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Union Contacts:
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Stanton W. Bair, Local 23 Business Manager
John M. Unangst, President |
| Union Address: |
3263 Schoolhouse Road, Middletown, Pa 17057 |
| Union Phone: |
(717) 930-0922 |
| Union Fax: |
(717) 930-0925 |
| Office Hours: |
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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