What is a union contract?

A contract is a legally binding agreement that you and your co-workers negotiate collectively with your employer. Our union contract spells out all agreements between workers and our employer, including [but not limited to]:

• Wages, benefits, and pension

• Holidays/sick leave/vacation/personal time

• Any scheduling and staffing agreements

• A fair system for resolving problems at work

All employees have a voice in deciding our priorities for contract negotiations. We elect a group of co-workers to serve on the bargaining team to represent us, we vote on our contract proposals, and vote to accept or reject the tentative agreement that our bargaining team negotiates. Contract negotiations are open to all employees.

To read your union contract online or download a copy to print, find your worksite page and follow the link to download your union contract.

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