A Collective Voice
Representation and Advocacy
Improved Working Conditions
As individuals, it's easy to be overlooked or ignored. But together, workers can speak with one united voice, making it much harder for employers to dismiss concerns. Organizing provides a platform for every worker to be heard, and it ensures that important decisions aren’t made without employee input.
A Union stands by your side. From negotiating better wages and benefits to ensuring safe working conditions, unions advocate on behalf of their members. Whether you’re dealing with management or navigating labor laws, a Union offers the support, guidance, and resources you need to protect your rights and interests.
Workers often organize to improve the physical and emotional conditions of their jobs. From safer work environments to manageable workloads, Unionized workers have the power to demand changes that make their jobs healthier and more sustainable.
Fair Wages and Benefits
Work-Life Balance
Job Security
Unionized workers are able to negotiate higher pay, better health benefits, and stronger job security. Collective bargaining puts workers in a stronger position to win the compensation and protection that they deserve, ensuring that they aren’t underpaid or undervalued.
Balancing work with personal life is crucial for long-term wellbeing. Organizing allows workers to fight for policies that support a healthy work-life balance, like reasonable hours, paid time off, and fair scheduling practices.
Union contracts provide protections that non-union workers don’t have. By organizing, you safeguard yourself from unfair dismissals, arbitrary changes to your work conditions, and exploitative practices.
Tom Hungerford
“Being a Teamster gave me a brotherhood with my coworkers."
Roy D. Moffit
"The retirement plan offered by the Teamsters is widely supported by local members and provides a comfortable way of living for each member and their families, upon retiring."
Mike Jay
“I know I can count on the Union to support me and always have my back!”
Dan Aff
“Having a voice in my work place with negotiating strong contracts.”
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Workers organize for many important reasons, all centered around improving their workplace, securing their rights, and having a stronger voice in decisions that affect them. When you join together with your coworkers to form a Union, you’re gaining more than just representation—you’re taking control of your work life. Organizing is about taking power back. It’s about ensuring that workers have a say in the decisions that impact their work and their lives. Together, workers can make the workplace better for everyone.