what are the advantages and disadvantages of being in a union?
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['Pro 2: Unions promote higher wages and better benefits. ... ', 'Pro 3: Unions are economic trend setters. ... ', 'Pro 4: Political organizing is easier. ... ', 'Con 2: Labor unions discourage individuality. ... ', 'Con 3: Unions make it harder to promote and terminate workers. ... ', 'Con 4: Unions can drive up costs.']
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The advantages include the possibility of continuity and reduction in recruitment and selection processes. Disadvantages include costly recruiting efforts, ramp up time, on-boarding and changes to business processes.
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["Higher wages. On average unionized workers are paid $5.40 an hour or 23 per cent more than those who aren't members of a union. ... ", 'Greater equality. ... ', 'Pensions/benefits. ... ', 'Job security and tenure. ... ', 'Health and safety. ... ', 'Predictable hours. ... ', 'Training and education. ... ', 'Transparency and equitable due process.']
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['Fees and Dues. The financial costs of union membership include dues and, in many cases, fees for joining. ... ', 'Loss of Freedom. If you belong to a union, you lose the ability to negotiate pay or benefits for yourself. ... ', 'Worker Against Worker. ... ', 'Workers Against Bosses. ... ', 'Legal Requirements.']
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['Advantage #1: Savings on some expenses. ... ', 'Disadvantage #1: Unstable income. ... ', 'Advantage #2: A more flexible schedule. ... ', 'Disdvantage #2: Difficulty picking up work. ... ', 'Advantage #3: The end of the rush hour. ... ', 'Disadvantage #3: Isolation. ... ', 'Advantage #4: The freedom to choose your assignments. ... ', 'Disadvantage #4: The loss of a client.']
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['Advantages of a Bureaucratic Structure. ... ', 'Advantage: Accountability. ... ', 'Advantage: Job Security. ... ', 'Advantage: Equal Chances to Succeed. ... ', 'Disadvantages of a Bureaucratic Structure. ... ', 'Disadvantage: Reduced Productivity and Innovation.']
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['ADVANTAGES.', 'Cost Effectiveness. ... ', 'Improved Quality Assurance. ... ', 'Increased Productivity. ... ', 'Work In Hazardous Environments. ... ', 'DISADVANTAGES.', 'Potential Job Losses. ... ', 'Initial Investment Costs.']
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['Advantage – Clear Chain of Command. ... ', 'Advantage – Clear Paths of Advancement. ... ', 'Advantage – Specialization. ... ', 'Disadvantage – Poor Flexibility. ... ', 'Disadvantage – Communication Barriers. ... ', 'Disadvantage – Organizational Disunity.']
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On average, union members get higher pay than non-members. They are also likely to get better sickness and pension benefits, more paid holiday and more control over things like shifts and working hours. This is because workers join together to negotiate pay and conditions rather than leaving them up to managers.
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Benefits — guaranteed availability, better understanding of corporate culture and business. Disadvantages — high costs, time needed for recruitment, onboarding and getting to know the team.
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['Better Fit. ... ', 'Salary and Benefits. ... ', 'Advancement Opportunities. ... ', 'Work-Life Balance. ... ', 'Better Use of Skills.']
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Answer: You may not be required to be a union member. ... Even if there is such a provision in the agreement, the most that can be required of you is to pay the union fees (generally called an “agency fee.”) Most employees are not told by their employer and union that full union membership cannot lawfully be required.
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Better wages and conditions Union members get better wages. By being a union member you'll help win better pay and conditions through collective bargaining with your employer. The more workers that are in a union, the bigger chance of getting better deal.
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['It protects teachers from political changes. ... ', 'It creates the possibility of tenure. ... ', 'It creates unification. ... ', 'Schools with high levels of unionization tend to perform better. ... ', 'Teachers can have a voice on policy. ... ', 'Union fees are often tax deductible.']
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Joining a trade union. A trade union is an organisation with members who are usually workers or employees. It looks after their interests at work by doing things like: negotiating agreements with employers on pay and conditions.
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['Advantage #1: A flexible schedule – both in terms of when and where you work. ... ', "Advantage #3: It's exciting and fulfilling. ... ", 'Advantage #4: The salary makes sense. ... ', 'Disadvantage #1: You wear a lot of hats. ... ', 'Disadvantage #2: You are always at work.']
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Union dues are monthly contributions members make to the union based on their working status. By paying union dues, members pool their resources to ensure protection of the group as a whole and achieve fair wages and benefits, safe working conditions and representation.