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Unions Work for the Working Class!
Unions are what happen when Working Class People come together to fight for a better workplace. The modern American workweek and the benefits that come with it (Weekends, Overtime, Insurance Benefits and more!) are thanks to Union Members that have fought for better pay and working conditions.
In the modern day, Unions across the country and the world are continuing the fight to ensure Working Class People have a voice.
Here in Kansas, SEIU Local 513 represents 3,500 employees including:
USD 259 Classified and Security
City of Wichita Public Workers
City of Hutchinson Public Workers
Rolling Hills Zookeepers in Salina
Loud Light Workers United
District 70 Staff
As a Member, you have the power to make change happen!
United We Bargain, Divided You Beg!
Kansas is a “Right-to-Work” state, meaning that if you are not in a Union, you can be fired at anytime for any reason or no reason at all, so long as it’s non-discriminatory/non-retaliatory (per KS DOL).
Without a Union, your employer is also not obligated to give you:
Certification or Education Pay
Paid Parental Leave
Vacation Time
Severance Pay
Longevity Pay
Raises
Breaks
Sick Time
Holiday Pay
Insurance Benefits
Shift Differential
Your contract is what guarantees you better working conditions and compensation.
Unions break down the Employer-to-Employee power dynamic and lift up employees onto equal footing. Instead of being at the mercy of your supervisor’s decisions like non-unionized workers, Union Members and Represented Employees have the right to collective bargaining and thus, a legally binding Union contract.