Union Benefits
Superior training:
Union training programs are highly specialized and comprehensive. Not only do union training centers provide the resources every apprentice needs to develop and enhance their technical skills, these programs also work to cultivate better leaders and more well-rounded individuals.
Higher wages and better benefits:
According to the Economic Policy Institute, union workers earn an average of 13.2 percent higher wages than their non-union counterparts, and are more likely to have employer-provided benefits like health insurance and a retirement plan.
A stronger economy:
A strong union presence tends to influence wage increases among non-union firms to keep employment competitive. When employees benefit from higher wages, the economy thrives.
Increased workplace safety:
Safety is a priority in the construction industry, and even more so among unions. The labor movement fought to establish the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) of 1970, resulting in safer working conditions and stronger protections for workers.
Collective bargaining:
Unions empower workers to have a say in the issues that matter most to them, like pay, benefits and working conditions. When workers stand together, they create positive outcomes for their union brothers and sisters — and their communities.
Diverse representation:
Today's workforce includes workers across all levels of education, race and ethnicity. Unions represent equal opportunity and inclusion for all.
