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When workers come together to form a Union, you get the right to negotiate with your employer over wages, benefits and working conditions.

Regardless of the industry you are in, the process for forming a Union is similar:

1. Get together with your co-workers who may share a common interest in organizing a Union
2. Talk to a union organizer to learn the next steps
3. Talk with your co-workers to build support for the Union
4. Show that support through an election or a card-check once you have a strong majority

Now that there is a Pro Union majority, together you vote through the election process for the Union to represent you and a contract.

Once a Union has been certified or recognized, the employer is required to bargain over your terms and conditions of employment with your Union representative.

Your Rights as Americans are Protected

We have the freedom to organize and form Unions without interference from our employers. When you support forming a Union or engage in Union activities, federal and state law protects you from harassment by your employer.

If your rights are violated, report it to the National Labor Relations Board regional office or Teamsters Local in your area;

U.S. Labor Law says it is illegal for employers to engage in;

• Surveillance of workers who attend Union meetings, or any undercover activity which would indicate that employees are being spied on
• Threating or punishing workers with termination, lay offs, cut hours, cut duties, or discipline for Union activity
• Granting or promising wage increases, benefits improvements, promotions, improvement in working conditions, or special occasion to keep the Union out
• Threatening or permanently closing operations as a form of punishment for Union activity
• Questioning employees about Union matters, Union meetings, Union interest, how they intend to vote or about other employees feelings toward the Union.

All of these acts violate Federal Labor Law and your rights as Americans. Stand up for dignity and respect in your place or work.

Organizing is your right. Secure your future with a Union contract.