Unions - How Do You Join?

There are many benefits to a union, including better pay, more comprehensive benefits, stronger job protection, and a strong unified voice to speak on behalf of the employee. So with all these positives, you may be wondering how to get a union started, or how to join one. RDG Careers can help you with these answers; their educated career counselors are available at 350 Bay Street, Level 9, in Toronto, to assist you in your career development.

If you don’t have a union in your current workplace, RDG career counselors can help you contact a union organizer to help you get one started. There are many steps involved in creating a union from scratch, including finances, employee agreement, and legal logistics. This can be overwhelming at first, but with the assistance of a qualified RDG staff member, you can overcome this hurdle towards the creation of a union in your workplace.

If your current workplace already has a union in place, you should already have been given an opportunity to join. Not all unions are the same; some allow you the choice, whereby you are not required to join or pay dues. Some allow you the option to decline membership, however, you are still required to pay union dues regardless of whether you wish to join. Lastly, some require that once you become an employee, you must become a member of the union, and are subject to the same union dues as everyone else.

RDG Career counselors can help you determine whether a unionized work environment is the right choice for you.

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