You're the only one who can decide whether or not you need a union. Maybe you don't need one. We've come across some situations where employees really didn't need a union. True, they were very few and very far between. But maybe you're working in one of those ideal situations.

You be the judge: you don’t need a Union if….

1. You are paid enough that the skyrocketing cost-of-living doesn’t bother you.
2. You never worry about your family's needs and future security.
3. Your job is secure enough to insure, for example that you'll be able to help your kids through college.
4. You've got the perfect job; there's nothing about it you'd change even if you had the chance.
5. Your boss treats you with all the respect you deserve.
6. You never have a complaint, and if you do, you never have to worry about something happening, like being disciplined or getting fired, if you speak up for your rights.
7. Your pay and fringe benefits are guaranteed in a written, legally binding contract.

Those are mighty big ifs, and if these things are all true about your job, then you probably don’t need a union, but it’s always worth checking out. If you truthfully can’t say all of these things about your job you may need a union, and if that is so…. We are the union for you.

Belonging to our union offers many important advantages to working men and women. In all of our contacts, our skilled negotiators are constantly working to insure that our members have:

1. Fair wages
2. Family oriented Health and Welfare benefits, including Dental and Vision
3. Safety on the job
4. Livable pensions 
5. Apprenticeship Training programs
6. Skill Advancement Training programs
7. Disability and Death benefits
8. Vacation pay and Holiday premiums
9. Proper representation
10. A grievance procedure
11. And much more……

Now it’s your decision: Do you need a union?

If so please contact:

Local 247 2205 N. Lombard, Room 101 Portland OR 97217
Phone# 503.289.9632
fax# 503.289.3209
msg# 503.289.9637