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LL-1018 Why Have a Union?  We asked some of the active Union members to write a short message about why they like having a union. Here are some of their answers: "I like the unity of being in a union. Like they say, ‘United we stand, divided we fall.’" – Linnea Demanche, Shop Steward "For me, the union means freedom from harassment, and better wages and benefits." – Jimmy Hefs, IAM Safety Rep. "Union workers have better wages and benefits than nonunion workers. I know that from personal experience." – Warren Occhialini, Local 1746 Trustee "To become a union member is to get ahead and get better pay and benefits, and to reach the goal to be a middle class worker with less struggle for you and your family." – Ralph Duckett "When you belong, you never stand alone." – Juan Gelabert, Shop Steward "Without a union, you stand on your own. With a union, you’ve got brothers and sisters to stand by you. You don’t always win your fights, but your chances of winning are a lot better when you stand together." – Mark Becker, Shop Steward. "Unionists stick together and support each other through thick and thin, in good times and bad times. Together we can fight for equality for all." – Rodney Conologue, IAM Safety Rep. "With a union, you are a family rather than the boss pitting one employee against another. Everybody is treated equally." – Howard Haberern, Shop Steward. "The union ensures fair working conditions, with better wages and benefits." – Dana Erickson "You’re always better off with a union backing you. I’ve been in a shop without one and if the company doesn’t want to listen to you, you have no recourse." – Mike Demanche, Shop Steward. "Try it, you’ll like it! I know some of you guys in non-union shops, and you really need a union!" – Jose Carranquinha. "You have a choice in the way you live. With a union, you open the door to many different ways to help yourself, your co-workers and your community. For every fight, there is a cost – but the result is choice and freedom." – Bob Manley, Shop Steward. "Without a union, it’s you against the company. What do you suppose your chances are?" -- Michael Lucht, Shop Steward. |
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