Q: What
union will I belong to?
A: The United
Transportation Union. We represent over 125,000 active and
retired rail, bus and airline employees in the U.S. and
Canada.
Q: What
does the union do for me?
A: We work to win
major battles. We know that if one employee loses, then
all are threatened. We win rights. Then we protect them.
Q: Why
should I be a member?
A: If we were not
united as employees, we would not have as much strength to
win a good contract or settle grievances fairly. When
everyone belongs, itmakes us strong and enables us to meet
the company on a level playing field.
Q: Why do
we need a union?
A: Labor unions are an
important part of this country's history. They grew from
humble beginnings and many workers have sacrificed, even
died, for the rights you now enjoy. While employers
promise fair and equal treatment, the reality all too
often is that the almighty dollar comes before job
security, decent wages, dignity and humane working
conditions.
Q: How
will we form a union?
A: For detailed
information you can contact the National Mediation Board (NMB)
Web site at www.nmb.gov
and click on the 'representation manual' button. In brief,
the process includes signing authorization cards (employer
does not see them), an investigation by the NMB to ensure
their validity, and a vote conducted using the NMB's
telephone and Internet voting systems. Once the union is
certified by the NMB, it will be authorized to help
negotiate a first contract on your behalf.
