HOW TO GAIN A VOICE AT WORK THROUGH UNION REPRESENTATION

Gaining a voice at work to address your conditions of work, your wages, and your benefits is a priority to the members of the Utility Workers Union of America in protecting their future along with their family's future. The current climate in the utility industry is a merger and aquisition mania that requires quality representation for employees and their families. The following is a list of steps taken to gain union representation at your work site. Please note that if you have a desire to organize or need questions answered, contact the UWUA for reliable up- to- date information.

                                                               ORGANIZING PROCESS  

CONTACT THE UWUA

EVALUATE THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ORGANIZING CAMPAIGN

ESTABLISH SUPPORT WITH FELLOW EMPLOYEES

FILE A PETITION FOR AN ELECTION FOR UNION REPRESNTATION

THE ELECTION WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY

BEGIN NEGOTIATING A BARGAINING AGREEMENT AFTER A SUCCESSFUL ELECTION

ELECT YOUR OFFICERS AND ESTABLISH LOCAL BY-LAWS

CALL TOLL FREE

1-888-THE-UWUA

1-888-843-8982