Did You Know...

It really doesn't cost to be in a union- it pays.  According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the difference between union and non-union pay is $154 per week.  That is the difference of $8,008 per year!

Membership in the Operating Engineers, like membership in any other organization, comes with the obligation to pay periodic dues.  These dues are set by a vote of the membership.  The dues help pay for the costs of representing workers interests and collective bargaining.

Know your rights! It is against the law for an employer to...

• Threaten you with discharge or punishment if you engage in union activity.

• Threaten to shut down their business if workers form a union.

• Prevent you from soliciting members during non-working hours.

• Question you about union matters, union meetings, or union supporters.

• Ask you how you or other workers intend to vote in an election.

• Ask you whether you belong to a union or have signed up to join a union.

• Transfer you to or assign you to a less desirable work assignment because of your union activity.

• Threaten to terminate your benefits because you unionize.

• Threaten that voting for a union will be retaliated against by a layoff or loss of job(s).