· With a union contract, you can have designated family medical and maternity leave.
What if we told you that you could get sick without fear of losing your job?· Local 371 members have generous sick days, as well as disability benefits. They cannot lose their job just because they become sick or injured.
What if we told you there was a way to gain a secure retirement?· Local 371 members have defined benefit pension plans, with the employer paying the entire cost. Many Local 371 members have these pension plans in addition to 401(K)s.
What if we told you there was a way to control your health care costs?· Many Local 371 members have health care plans funded completely by their employer. These plans include medical, dental, optical, prescription, disability, and life insurance. For those members who pay a portion of their health care costs, the amount is very small, and it is fixed for the entire duration of the contract.
What if we told you there was a way to gain more money in your paycheck?· Local 371 members have regularly scheduled raises in their contract, and they know the exact day when they will receive their next raise.
What if we told you that you could be sick on a holiday without fear of repercussions?· Local 371 members have defined holidays, and they can rotate who gets to take the holidays off.
What if we told you there was a way to gain dignity and respect on the job?
When you have a union contract, you have the ability to negotiate with your employer all of your wages and benefits. If you have a problem on the job, you have the right to sit down with management and sort out the problem, with the help of a union representative. With a union contract, you have a VOICE.