Before you decide that you are either pro or anti union you must have a fundamental understanding of what a union is and how does it work.
What is a Union?
A labor union is an organized group of workers who unite to make decisions about conditions affecting their work environment. The union is made up of you and your coworkers, excluding management. The sole purpose of a union is to advance its members' interests in respect to wages, benefits, and working conditions. The right to form a union is guaranteed by the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and related federal laws.
How do Unions Work?
Unions work like a democracy, the members (you and your coworkers) hold elections ant vote for union officers (also made up of you and your coworkers) who then represent the union members. These representatives negotiate on behalf of the members a labor contract. The contract is very detailed and outlines all aspect of your employment. The representatives continue to negotiate with the employer until they feel they have a contract that best represents the demands of the union members. The final contract must be ratified by a majority of union members before it is finalized.
Many people who do not understand the process and how the union works fear that they will lose perks they currently have at work. In the case of Holy Cross many RNs fear their 6/2 shift will be taken away or they will cut benefits. This is a misconception, once unionized your employer can no longer make those types of decisions without negotiating with the union first. For example PHC eliminated our accrued ESL as of this year. If a union was in place they would have had to negotiate with the union first before making any changes, and if a contract was in place they could not change anything.
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