What is a Union

Spell the word union. “U. . . N. . . I. . .,” That’s it; you have just described what the union is and its only source of power. It is U and I working together for a common goal: be it dignity, job security, better pay or . . .

With this simple description, we can see that the real meaning of unionism is workers joining together for a common good. Historically, the

primary reason for organizing was to demand a certain level of dignity on the job. What could be more important, even today?

How do working conditions differ when you have a union contract?
In the case of unorganized workers, the center of power is the employer, who continues to decide, alone, what you will be paid, whether any benefits are included, or if you even have a job today. Without a contract, the employer has the authority to do what they want to you, with very few exceptions.

Michigan AFSCME Council 25, AFL-CIO
Albert Garrett, President
Lawrence A. Roehrig, Secretary-Treasurer
1034 North Washington
Lansing MI 48906
(800) 237-2632
www.miafscme.org

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