How Do You Become A Union Member?
Two of the largest unions are the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and the Change to Win Coalition (CTWC). The AFL-CIO reports that as of 2008 over 16 million people were union members. Unions are organized by employees and contractors. Teachers, artists, health care workers, athletes and manufacturing employees are just a few examples of jobs that are unionized. Step 1 Locate the right union. Contact large union federations like the AFL-CIO or CTWC. You can also contact your state or local union to review existing groups and discover which organization is right for you. For example, if you are a construction worker, you might consider joining the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers or the Laborers’ International Union of North America. Speak with union staff members and ask about group and individual benefits and the best way to join. Step 2 Understand your membership rights. Most employees and contractors are legally eligible
