Unions are surrounded by queries about their purpose, agenda, and structure. If you’re wondering if a union is right for you, these facts will help you learn more.
Your union dues go to building and maintaining a strong union. LiUNA Local 900 is a non-profit organization, with the biggest expenditures going towards representing its membership, including Business Representatives, grievance settlement, organizing and administrative costs, which all contribute to ensuring that collective agreements are negotiated and enforced professionally. Local 900 also invests in up-to-date skills and safety training courses for members, to help them remain employable.
Punishing or in any way penalizing an employee who intends to or has signed an application card for a union is illegal. This goes directly against the unionization rights provided by law. When workers unionize, signed cards are submitted to the government Labour Board and are cross-referenced with an official employee list supplied to the Labour Board by their employer. Your employer will know how many employees signed, but will not know who specifically, and is unable to punish any worker. If you suspect your employer of treating you or another union employee unfairly, please contact us for support and guidance.
Unions always negotiate for collective agreements, not conflict. Strikes are a last resort to ensure your rights are protected. At Local 900, we will always seek a resolution that minimizes the effects on you and your employer. Strikes do happen, but only if a clear majority of the affected membership votes for it. When the public learns about strikes in the news, they assume it is the norm. However, strikes are the exception: 97 out of 100 collective agreements are actually resolved without striking!
No collective agreement protects employees from the logical consequences of their actions. What unions do is ensure that the process for discipline is fair according to the law and follows the process laid out in the collective agreement. At Local 900, it is our responsibility to make sure members are treated fairly and are offered the support they need throughout the discipline process. However, we cannot protect them from themselves. If you require training or other support to do your job effectively, we are here to support you.
LiUNA Local 900 members enjoy the benefits of unionization including pensions, health insurance and higher wages. We also place members in rewarding careers with tremendous opportunities – from profitable and interesting careers as skilled workers to the ability to take a career path that leads to leadership positions, both within companies and on the job site.
P.O. Box 783
7 Campbell Street
Moncton, NB
E1C 8N6
506-858-1404
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895 Ashburn Rd
Saint John, NB
E2K 5J9
506-633-1700
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101 Longworth Avenue
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