You bet we do! Three words why GUARANTEED HEALTH INSURANCE! Dental and eye care as well, all union won. If I have to work overtime, I get paid in kind. Union won item. If I get fired, placed on leave or given an unfair job evaluation, I get union representation and funds to help me out. Union won. Contract time comes around and I have a say in what I think we should negotiate for. If I get assigned to another job, I'm assured of getting my same salary, even if the new job pays lower than my previous one. Are unionized places better to work in? I think so because employees feel more valued because they have a stake in their work places. We union members feel proud of where we work, therefore we are more productive. Result - greater employee productivity and morale. We feel we have a fair shake.

Our union has successfully fought for members fired or otherwise discriminated against because of race, sexual orientation and gender. Our union also helped get a fair sexual harrasment policy at the univeristy where I work. We have union folks on EVERY hiring committee here. Finally, my union steward worked with university officials to help me get ADA job modifications so I can continue to work while dealing with a chronic disease. Our union also worked on drafting and implementing ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act ) goals for faculty staff and students here.

Proud member of AFSCME 2244