Can unions guarantee job security?
The only guarantees in life are death and taxes. The union cannot and the employer cannot guarantee anyone job security; however, employees represented by unions historically have enjoyed greater job security. Can the union get me a raise or any other increased fringe benefit? The union will be the collective voice of the employees in advocating for wages and fringe benefit increases. Can a company close down because a union is voted in? No. It is against the law for a company to close down simply because a union is voted in. Could the union force the company to do away with work rules? No. However, if you find those rules unjust or discriminatory, the union, as a collective bargaining agent, can help ensure that your workplace is operated fairly. Could the union tell the company how to run their operation? No. The union acts as the collective bargaining agent in matters concerning wages, hours and conditions of employment. A union does not run the company in which you work; it provide
