Get Involved

Read your contract.
Ask your steward to explain parts that seem unclear.

Insist on your rights.
If you think management is acting unfairly, let your steward and co- workers know.

Support your co-workers.
If someone else is being treated unfairly, back that person up. Our union is strong because we stick together.

Support campaigns to win better contracts.
Give your local union representative your ideas for what to negotiate in your contract. Join in activities to show management that you support your union. Help reach out to community groups when their support is needed.

Back other workers’ campaigns for fair contracts.
When other union members win better contracts, it helps set higher standards that make it easier for your group to negotiate improvements. Other workers may ask you to help them by boycotting a certain product, displaying a bumper sticker, or attending a rally to demonstrate your support.