Over the years I've had the opportunity to take to non-union drivers and have answered their curiosity why join the union here is my response
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1. Protection against unfair treatment at work
You have the right to be treated with fairness and respect at work. Unions campaign to maintain your workplace rights. Unions provide expert advice and assistance to members on:
* Wages
* Hours of Work
* Working Conditions
* Health and Safety issues
* Workers' compensation
* Superannuation
* Training and Education
2. Workplace health and safety
The number one priority of unions is to ensure the safety of their members at work. Evidence shows that union representation makes a difference. Having union members in the workplace increases Health and Safety awareness by up to 70%.
3. Better wages, better conditions
Union members earn on average $109 a week more than non-union employees. Union members also get better sick leave and holiday leave entitlements and are more likely to receive long service leave and paid maternity leave. Union members are better trained, have better working conditions, more job security and work fewer hours.
4. Membership benefits
Union membership can save you money and offers benefits from cheap home loans to discount consumer goods. Membership is fully tax deductible. For more information visit memberconnect.
5. Help get better workplace laws
Unions want a fair system of workplace laws such as:
* Protection from unfair dismissal
* A strong safety net for all Australians
* Collective agreements when workers want one
* Penalty rates, overtime, public holidays, redundancy pay and work allowances
* Regular and fair setting of the minimum wage
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1. Protection against unfair treatment at work
You have the right to be treated with fairness and respect at work. Unions campaign to maintain your workplace rights. Unions provide expert advice and assistance to members on:
* Wages
* Hours of Work
* Working Conditions
* Health and Safety issues
* Workers' compensation
* Superannuation
* Training and Education
2. Workplace health and safety
The number one priority of unions is to ensure the safety of their members at work. Evidence shows that union representation makes a difference. Having union members in the workplace increases Health and Safety awareness by up to 70%.
3. Better wages, better conditions
Union members earn on average $109 a week more than non-union employees. Union members also get better sick leave and holiday leave entitlements and are more likely to receive long service leave and paid maternity leave. Union members are better trained, have better working conditions, more job security and work fewer hours.
4. Membership benefits
Union membership can save you money and offers benefits from cheap home loans to discount consumer goods. Membership is fully tax deductible. For more information visit memberconnect.
5. Help get better workplace laws
Unions want a fair system of workplace laws such as:
* Protection from unfair dismissal
* A strong safety net for all Australians
* Collective agreements when workers want one
* Penalty rates, overtime, public holidays, redundancy pay and work allowances
* Regular and fair setting of the minimum wage