unions Archives - Southwest Pipe Trades Association

We need to support labor-friendly leaders, regardless of party

Necesitamos apoyar a los líderes favorables a los trabajadores, independientemente del partido

Ron Lord, director político de la Asociación de Sindicatos de Tuberías del Suroeste (SWPTA), apareció en el podcast de America's Work Force Union y habló sobre la importancia de apoyar a los políticos afines a los sindicatos que apoyan cuestiones a favor de los trabajadores, como el salario prevaleciente y el derecho a organizarse, independientemente de su afiliación partidaria. Los miembros de la SWPTA pertenecen a ambos partidos políticos y sus intereses merecen ser respetados.

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Post Union Life

Labor unions exist to provide skilled tradespeople with training, proper working conditions, and representation. One of the hard-fought benefits provided is reliable retirement plans for workers who have given a life of loyal service. Few Americans have enough to live on once they retire, and while this isn’t by design, it is partially due to

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Union welder in the pipe and construction trades

How Unions Help All Workers

Labor unions are organizations created by workers for the purpose of negotiating with employers. These organizations work by uniting workers and using their collective presence to create bargaining power. Unions play a major role not only in procuring higher wages, but also securing better benefits and safer working conditions. Although unions are run by union

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Union construction workers join hands together in a huddle circle.

Not All Unions are Created Equal

Most people believe private and public sector unions are essentially the same. However, this assumption is incorrect. Given that their methods for achieving results are fundamentally similar, it’s easy to understand why this is a common misconception. This article will explore how the two differ. Public Sector vs. Private Sector The key purpose of a

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Unions Take Care of Loved Ones

To put it simply, when workers come together to form a labor union, they have the power to make things better for themselves. Through collective bargaining agreements, unionized workers can negotiate changes that can improve workplace conditions. These changes may take the form of higher pay, more flexible work hours, and better benefits. However, unions

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Union construction hat and American flag - good pay

Unions: The Difference in Pay is Made Up In Benefits

Downsizing, part timing, contracting, and sending jobs overseas are becoming trends in the business world. These trends are all a part of a conscious effort to lower salaries and shed the responsibility of providing employees with the benefits they need. Unions were developed as a countermeasure to ensure worker’s rights and secure the benefits they

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Noticias de SWPTA

Necesitamos apoyar a los líderes favorables a los trabajadores, independientemente del partido

Post Union Life

How Unions Help All Workers

Not All Unions are Created Equal

Unions Take Care of Loved Ones

Unions: The Difference in Pay is Made Up In Benefits