It's
the hallmark of a true professional to advance his or her chosen
career. Membership in Operating Engineers Local 825 enables heavy
equipment operators in the construction industry to do that through
the collective bargaining process.
You have a right under federal law to form a union, select
representatives of your choice, and bargain collectively with your employer.
This helps balance the
power that an employer has over individual employees but it's not
intended as a confrontation. Instead, Labor and Management come
together around the bargaining table to work out agreements that
benefit all parties, enabling contractors to be effective
competitors in the construction marketplace while providing for an
appropriately compensated, highly trained, highly productive
workforce.
As a
union member, your benefits include good wage rates, pension
benefits, and health care. With the union's assistance, you can get
problems identified and solved on the job before they escalate into
real trouble. And you have a right to vote on your contract, giving
you a voice your employer can't ignore.
Membership in Operating Engineers Local 825 is
supported by dues. But they're a small price to pay, considering the
benefits you'll receive. According to the U.S. Dept. of Labor, the difference between
union and non-union pay averages $123 per week, or $6,217 per year.
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