Why Organize?

In over 80% of the American Workplace, workers have little or no protection from unfair labor practices, inequitable promotions and harassment.  Workers with years in a company are being fired for earning more than the company wants to pay them.  All the time the average salary of American Worker is being degraded, CEOs and upper level managers are reaping outrageous salary increases and payouts.  More Americans than ever before are not covered by health care insurance. Organizing your workplace can protect you from mistreatment, secure your salary and increase your benefits.

A union contract can spell out the way employees are treated, promoted and compensated.  If management does not follow the contract, the employees have recourses in place to help them.  In a non-union workplace management make the rules and employees have little or no recourses to them.

 

Personal Testimony From CWA 9413 Members

What is the most important part of your Union contract, and why?

"The whole contract is important. In it, we have set how much we get paid and when our pay increases occur. It spells out employment security, company - union relations, job titles, compensation and how time off is scheduled. In it we have also determined our problem resolutions and lay off procedures. To me, knowing that there is an agreement between employees and the company means we will be treated fairly, entitled to the same benefits all other employees receive and, should my job be eliminated, I will have a chance to find a job else where in the company or receive compensation if I can't.

Scott Powell, CWA 9413

 

 

Want to Organize?

If you want to ensure fair treatment and secure benefits in your workplace, contact us. Together we can achieve good working conditions and benefits

Communications Workers of America, Local 9413
1819 Hymer Ave
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 322-9413

Organizing Links

CWA Organizing Websites

Communication Workers of America International's Organizing Website
Communication Workers of America District Nine's Organizing Website

Other Links

Bad Boss Winner 2007. Here you can find many stories about bad bosses. Note that many of the bad boss stories in union workplaces end well for the employee and those in non-union workplaces do not.