Respect on the Job
A union-negotiated contract puts rules in place that allow you to do your job without fear of retaliation or unjust treatment. If you feel rules have been broken, you have the legal right to appeal through a grievance procedure. As a result, everyone is treated with respect. Not just management’s favorites. Without a union, managers can make the rules up as they go. The IAM stands shoulder to shoulder with out members to make sure everyone is treated fairly.
Better Wages
Union members earn, on average, $194 more every week than non-union workers. They also know exactly how their raises are determined and how much they will be. Your union contract will do that for you. Without a Union, raises are subjective and questionable.
Consistency in the Workplace
A union will bring consistency to the workplace. Things like raises, medical benefits, vacation time, transfer and promotion rights, and other work rules will be determined through negotiations with Boeing. These things won’t be able to be changed on a whim by management. It’s objective and it’s predictable, so you can plan for the future.
Safeguards Against Job Loss.
Seniority is a staple of any union negotiated contract. It’s a way to eliminate favoritism, nepotism and the buddy system when it comes to things like layoffs. Seniority for any new hire for layoff, promotion and shift preference would begin on their physical start date. Every union contract also has another vital form of job security: a system of “due process” that management must follow. Management must present evidence to justify disciplinary actions, including terminations, and union workers have their own representatives to present evidence and testimony on their behalf. Union contracts may also provide protection to workers by limiting the employer’s right to subcontract and outsource work.
Work-Life Balance
Some 87 percent of union workers have access to paid sick days, compared to 69 percent of non-union workers. Roughly 89 percent of private-sector union workers get paid vacation and holidays, compared to roughly 75 percent of non-union private sector workers. More than 1 in 3 union workers get at least a week’s advance notice of their work schedules. Less than 1 in 4 non-union workers are provided the same. Just 22 percent of union workers say they have little or no input in the number of hours they work each week. Meanwhile, nearly half (46%) of non-union workers say they have little or no input in work schedules.
Exclusive Member Benefits
IAM members also have access to exclusive benefits such as free college, consumer discounts and more. Learn more here: