Know Why We Organize

Unions are actively seeking additional members and employers to grow their ranks. The labor movement has been focusing money and resources toward organizing at an unprecedented level since the mid-1980s. This trend is expected to increase. More members mean better contract negotiations. The leadership of your union knows this and that is why they are working to increase market share. Another reason to increase membership is to strengthen the retirement and health plans. The more people contributing to the plans the stronger the plans will be.

Unions give workers a voice in the workplace. The greater the strength of the union the more influence that workers have for improving conditions throughout the industry. Organizing increases employment opportunities for members and helps fight corporate greed.