Organizing

UFCW Local 342 can help you organize a Union at your workplace and help you gain a fair contract.

Local 342 has been helping workers achieve fair treatment from their employers for over 100 years. We have the strength, unity, experience and determination to help you and your coworkers organize a Union and enjoy better workplace conditions.

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Unions give you a voice at work

As a member of a Union, you’ll have the opportunity to negotiate with your company for the wages, benefits and working conditions that matter to you, like fair wages, strong safety measures, retirement benefits, and more.

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Benefits of Union Contracts

Our Union members enjoy better wages and benefits than their non-Union peers. Protect the benefits that matter most to you, like health insurance, overtime pay, vacation time, sick leave, and regular wage increases.

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Your Right to a Union

There are federal laws that protect your involvement with a Union and keep you safe from any retaliation. You have the right to organize a Union at your workplace or join a Union of your choosing.

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How to Organize your Workplace

Every organizing effort is unique. Local 342 has organized dozens of workplaces, and we would be happy to talk with you about the specific issues you are facing and how we can help to correct them. All of your conversations with us are kept confidential while you learn more about what it will take to organize your workplace.

Learn more about organizing your workplaces

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