The reason union organizing drives and drives to de-certify a union can get so tense and adversarial is because those who favor unionization are passionate about it and willing to stand up and defend it. The act of forming a union, especially in this day and age, is an uphill battle. Corporations have shown a […]
News from UWUA Local 304
You Against “The MATRIX”!
Working for a multi-billion dollar corporation puts you at an extreme disadvantage if, somewhere along the line, you and the company should have a disagreement. After all, the company employs a whole department of legal professionals in every legal area in which they presently or may operate. This vast network also has all the consultants, […]
Labor Day Is About U(nion)!
Which of these do you currently have: ___ Homeowners Insurance ___ Automobile Insurance ___ Health Insurance ___ Life Insurance If you checked ANY of he above, have you considered protecting the ONE thing that allows you to afford coverage for the things you’ve worked so hard for? Wouldn’t it be nice if you […]
Dissemination of Information
There are some people who may ask what YOUR union uses as a basis for the information we put out to the membership. In an age when information is used as a weapon to manipulate and control people’s thoughts and actions, it’s a fair question to ask. The answer is simple, we are part of […]
Cowards
How WEAK a position you represent when you resort to tearing down and covering up what the union posts for consideration by ALL it’s members. This is nothing new, when the last effort to destroy 304 occurred, we posted the the poster below: Share this:
Union Members Legal Recognition
It’s easy to sit back and complain and ask what your union dues actually do for you. The answer is even easier; your status as a union member gives you protected legal status under federal law. Here is a brief rundown of some of the main laws that enshrine your rights as a union member: […]
Talking UNION!
YOUR Collective Bargaining Agreement. ARTICLE II, Union Membership and Dues, Section 3, Union Activities: “Union will not engage in Union activities on Company time or property, except as required under the grievance procedure.” UWUA Local 304 holds up and honors what we bargain. The above clause in our CBA is WHY we have union meetings. […]
Blast From The Past
The article below is a blast from the past that was circulated the LAST time someone tried to decertify our union, but the facts contained in this article have not changed. We’ve worked under our 2nd contract, and now ready to negotiate our 3rd. Read on: With our first contract coming due, it’s no surprise […]
Stay with the Union!
How many of you have the following: Car insurance? Homeowners insurance? Renters insurance? Life insurance? Health insurance? Dental insurance? Chances are that most of us have these, and maybe a few others. Truth is, we buy insurance coverage for the important things we value to protect us and our loved ones and investments JUST IN […]
Dues Paid vs. Paying Dues
UWUA Local 304 has seen many changes in it’s eleven years of existence, one of the most remarkable is the amount of retirees and new faces we’ve had. Many of the ‘old-timers’ who were around when 304 was organized are now gone, and not enough remain to inform and educate our new Brothers and Sisters […]
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