What do I get for my union dues?

WHAT ARE MY UNION DUES DOING FOR ME?

• As a full-time worker, I’m earning 18% more than my non-union brothers and sisters. *
• As a part-time worker, I’m earning 63% more than my non-union brothers and sisters. *
• When my spouse or children need dental work, my dental plan pays the bill.
• When I’m ill, I have paid sick leave so I don’t have to worry how I’ll pay my bills.
• If someone in my family dies, I have paid bereavement leave.
• I will have a pension when I retire.
• If my job is abolished, I have bumping rights or I will receive severance pay.
• When I’m treated unfairly at work, my union will represent me.
• When our collective agreement is ignored or broken by the employer, we can file a grievance or use problem-solving approaches to address the situation.
• When our governments bring in legislation that take away social benefits for workers and the unemployed, I know that my union will fight for justice.
• Not only do my union dues deliver all of this and more, they are tax-deductible, too.

* Stats Canada 2002

What’s your union card worth?

Average Hourly Wage Non-Union
Full-time $17.22/hr
Part-time $10.60/hr

Average Hourly Wage Union Member
Full-time $20.29 (18% more)
Part-time $17.31 (63% more)

* Stats Canada 2002