A union is an organization in which workers come together to accomplish extraordinary things such as better wages, benefits, respect on the job and a stronger voice in workplace discussions. With the help of a union, workers collectively negotiate a contract with their employer to ensure these things. The power of the union to win better contracts and workplaces is based upon the support and participation of the membership. The stronger and more active the membership: the better our contract will be.
Individuals we have very little control over our working lives, but as a group we have power. Through organization and active participation in the union we can exercise some control over the employer’s treatment of our peers and ourselves. Without a union, employers have 100% control over its employees and complete authority to make all decisions.