If Collective Bargaining Is So Valuable, Why Do Some Employers Oppose It
Over the past few days, we've looked at why workers choose unions, what collective bargaining means and what workers can negotiate.
So here's an important question.
If collective bargaining didn't matter, why do some employers spend so much time and money trying to stop it?
The answer is simple.
Today, management makes almost every workplace decision.
Collective bargaining changes that.
Workers gain a meaningful voice in decisions that affect their jobs.
Instead of one side making all the rules, many workplace issues become subjects for negotiation.
That creates a better balance between workers and management.
Did You Know?
Without a collective agreement, many workplace rules are set by the employer and can often be changed by the employer.
With a collective agreement, many workplace rules become negotiated and legally enforceable for the life of the agreement.
That means workers have protections that cannot simply be changed overnight.
What Does This Mean for Amazon Workers?
Amazon workers at YVR2 are closer than ever to negotiating their first collective agreement.
That opportunity was earned through months of organizing and the support of your co-workers.
For many workers, this will be the first chance to help shape the rules that govern their workplace.
That's an opportunity worth understanding before it's given up.
Ask yourself:
If you've come this far toward negotiating your first collective agreement, shouldn't you have the opportunity to see what's possible at the bargaining table?
Margaret Olal
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