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<blockquote data-quote="hondo" data-source="post: 2394800" data-attributes="member: 8661"><p>Well, I'm pretty sure the wages and benefits are better than you get as a non-union trailer mechanic. Do you even get benefits? Do you have any idea of if or when you will get a raise? The union mechanics know, it's in their contract. If you do have benefits, do you know if the cost is going to go up or the benefits decreased? The union mechanics know, it's in their contract. If there is a different shift or job site to work at; do you have the opportunity to bid on it by seniority, or does it go to the best brown nosed butt kisser? If you get hurt on or off the job, are you depending on the good will of your employer and how good of a lawyer you can afford, or is there an additional layer of help with things like disability insurance and protection of seniority rights? How about saving for retirement? Do you know what a pension is? Local 701 members get 2 pensions (their pension contributions are split between the National fund and their Local fund).</p><p></p><p>What sucks about it? Well besides the fact that you pay union dues (which should be more than offset by the better wages and benefits), it might occasionally require some additional effort on your part. If the boss wants to cut your wages/benefits/etc, you might have to file a grievance, or stand in solidarity with your coworkers. You might want to attend a union meeting, to see how your union leaders conduct themselves and the business of the union (paid for by your dues).</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="hondo, post: 2394800, member: 8661"] Well, I'm pretty sure the wages and benefits are better than you get as a non-union trailer mechanic. Do you even get benefits? Do you have any idea of if or when you will get a raise? The union mechanics know, it's in their contract. If you do have benefits, do you know if the cost is going to go up or the benefits decreased? The union mechanics know, it's in their contract. If there is a different shift or job site to work at; do you have the opportunity to bid on it by seniority, or does it go to the best brown nosed butt kisser? If you get hurt on or off the job, are you depending on the good will of your employer and how good of a lawyer you can afford, or is there an additional layer of help with things like disability insurance and protection of seniority rights? How about saving for retirement? Do you know what a pension is? Local 701 members get 2 pensions (their pension contributions are split between the National fund and their Local fund). What sucks about it? Well besides the fact that you pay union dues (which should be more than offset by the better wages and benefits), it might occasionally require some additional effort on your part. If the boss wants to cut your wages/benefits/etc, you might have to file a grievance, or stand in solidarity with your coworkers. You might want to attend a union meeting, to see how your union leaders conduct themselves and the business of the union (paid for by your dues). [/QUOTE]
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