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Workers in South Carolina are saying: “I Am Union”

Want to improve your pay, benefits, and working conditions? Organize with the IAM Union to get the the contract you and your coworkers deserve.

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Why form a union?

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Better Wages

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Better Benefits

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Job Security

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Strength in Numbers

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There’s strength in numbers. By joining together in a union, managers will no longer be able to make the rules up as they go. A union job means the guarantee of a contract that establishes wages, hours and terms and conditions of work.

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Collective Bargaining

A union provides you the opportunity to sit down with management and negotiate over the issues that matter to you. Things like raises, medical benefits, vacation time and scheduling will be determined through your negotiations with your employer.

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Respect

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A union contract puts rules in place that allow you to do your job without fear of unjust treatment. If you feel those rules are broken, you have the legal right to appeal through a grievance procedure. Everyone is treated with respect. Not just management’s favorites.

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Safety

Many unionized workplaces have “safety committees” that provide workers a voice in maintaining health and safety in the workplace. Unions ensure employers are held accountable for the safety conditions at their worksite

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So, how do we form a union?

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After contacting the IAM Union, the first goal is to collect enough A-Cards to trigger an election.

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An election will be held at your workplace where only eligible workers may vote.

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If the workers win, the company must negotiate a first contract with the workers.

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After contacting the IAM Union, the first goal is to collect enough A-Cards to trigger an election.

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An election will be held at your workplace where only eligible workers may vote.

If the workers win, the company must negotiate a first contract with the workers.

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The National Labor Relations Act is a cornerstone of U.S. labor law that created the National Labor Relations Board (pictured above). It was enacted in 1935 and it guarantees the right of employees to organize and bargain collectively with their employers, and to engage in other protected concerted activity.

The NLRA covers most private-sector workers, including in manufacturing, health care, retail and private education.

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