Work is not always easy. Rising costs, economic uncertainty, and growing workloads have left many workers wondering how they can create real change, have a strong voice, and gain better protections in the workplace.
The good news is you don’t have to do this alone.
When workers come together, they have the power to improve their working conditions. Joining a union gives employees a stronger voice, legal protections and the ability to negotiate for better wages, better working conditions, and a more secure future.
Unionized jobs are good jobs. They come with far better working conditions, negotiated pay rises, better prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage, and more paid vacation and sick days than non-union jobs. With a unionized job, you have a dispute procedure in place to legally protect yourself against unfair discipline or dismissal. Unionized workers also enjoy better pension benefits, protection against management harassment, and seniority rights when it comes to scheduling, vacation, job security, and representation should you become sick or injured.
The union advantage is clear and significant. Unions have brought you, and continue to fight for:
Time to rest:
- Weekends
- Paid vacations
- The 8-hour work day
- The 40-hour work week
Fair pay:
- The minimum wage
- Overtime pay
- Equal pay for equal work
- Employment Insurance
Health & Safety:
- Worker’s compensation
- Sick leave
- Universal health care
- H & S guidelines
Family and daily life:
- Parental leave
- Canada Pension Plan
- Paid breaks
- Public education
Legal rights:
- Collective bargaining
- Wrongful termination laws
- Whilstleblower protection laws
- The right to strike
Social justice:
- Ending child labour
- Abolition of sweatshops
- Anti-discrimination laws
- Anti-sexual harassment laws
Don't forget: unions fought for your past, protect your present, and are building your future.
Are you ready to build a better workplace with us?
The first step is to email COPE at organize@copeontario.ca or call +1 647 905 5025. Your conversation with our organizers is kept completely confidential.