MEMBER RESOURCES
Benefits of Membership
U.S. government figures indicate union
workers earn, on average, 30% more in wages and benefits than non-union
workers. By joining the Union, you have the right to real collective
bargaining and the protection of a legally binding contract, negotiated
and approved by you and your co-workers. When you are in a union, you
can have your Union Representative present if you are called in for
disciplinary reasons by management. Your union contract gives you the
protection of a grievance procedure to make sure you are not unfairly
disciplined. Non-union workers are left to accept whatever working
conditions management places upon them with no recourse or input.
Membership Desk
For questions about dues payments or
membership status, contact the Membership Records Department, or
call the Union Office and dial Extension #116. If you leave your job
for any reason, immediately contact the Union Office for a withdrawal
card, allowing you to reinstate your membership without paying an
initiation fee.
Grievances
A basic principle in grievance
processing is to follow the grievance procedure in your contract. Local
2008 takes grievances very seriously; therefore, it is important that
you file grievances in a timely manner and in the proper procedure.
Contracts with Local 2008 vary considerably from company to company, so
it is important you know this section of your contract. If you do not
have a copy of your contract, call your Union Representative and
a copy will be provided. Due to the timeliness issue, grievances
cannot be accepted via e-mail – you must contact your
Steward or Union Representative by phone or in person.
Scholarships
Our International Union
offers four-year college scholarships to members and dependents of
members. You may review the scholarship rules and other information
online at
www.ufcw.org/scholarhip. Our
Region offers scholarships as well. Contact the Union Office or
your Union Representative for details.
Union Privilege Program
The AFL-CIO
sponsored program for union members only can save you money on mortgage
loans, Union Plus Credit Cards, legal services, and more. Click here
to find out more about these programs. |
