I thought the union would get us higher wages and better benefits?
In the first place, the union can’t force the Company to do anything. Wages and benefits are subject to negotiation and the Company’s ability and willingness to pay. What we can afford to pay depends largely on competition and our profits. Since everything is subject to negotiation, a union can really guarantee you nothing. The Company is committed to making this a good place to work. It’s the Company’s policy to continue to treat employees fairly and to pay competitive wages and benefits regardless of whether there is a union or not. Our ability to increase wages will depend on how well we work together as a team. Anyone who says, “the Union would get us more money,” or let’s see what the union can get for us — we have nothing to lose,” either does not understand how bargaining works, or is simply not telling the truth. The fact is there is absolutely no guarantee that the Union would be able to keep what you now have. Collective bargaining is a two-way street, and no one can be cert
