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Union
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Non-Union
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| You have a legally binding contract that guarantees your
rights, working conditions, job security, paid holidays, wages and benefits.
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The employer can make promises but is under no obligation
to fulfill them. It is difficult to enforce Ontario ESA standards. |
| You cannot be fired without just cause and your Union
will fight to enforce this right. |
The employer can fire you at any time with no reason even
if you do good work. If you fight for what you deserve you can lose your
job. |
| With each round of negotiations, your Union achieves higher
wages and better working conditions for you. |
Raises and promotions are few and far between and completely
up to the discretion of management where favouritism can play a major
role. |
| You have the grievance procedure to fight against unfair
treatment, poor working conditions or anything else that violates your
collective agreement or the Ontario Human Rights Code. |
The employer can force you to work in unsafe conditions
and change the pace or requirements of your job with no warning and no
consequence. Harassment and discrimination rarely go challenged. |
| Your contract provides excellent benefits including life
insurance, hospital care, vision and dental care coverage, disability
benefits and pension plans - all without additional costs to you. |
The employer decides on benefits and often they cost you
extra money. In addition, these benefits can be changed or taken away
with no notice. |
