Myth - |
“If I joined the union I’d just be put on the unemployed list and be out of work” |
Truth - |
Over the past 12 years Local 704 has maintained a 97% employment rate for our members. |
Myth - |
“Why should I join the union? I’m learning as I go and they pay me X amount an hour”. |
Truth - |
Local 704 has a certified 5 year apprentice training program and an ongoing journeyman upgrade (training) program available, you will know your job much better after availing yourself to these programs. Our apprentices receive regular raises and we have a contract with our contractors on what our pay rate will be. |
Myth - |
“You pay union dues, because I’m non-union I don’t have to and I make a good living” |
Truth - |
You are correct about the union dues we as union workers pay, these dues are used to fund our Local & the International union. One only needs to look a little deeper to see the benefits from the dues paid - Training, Job Safety, Collective Bargaining, Access to jobs throughout North America - just to name a few.
You only need to compare your wage to our pay scale to see what a “good living” really is. |
Myth - |
“… we get our perks,
our boss gives us a loan anytime we need one.
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Truth - |
If you got paid union scale for the work you do maybe you wouldn't need to "hit the boss up for a loan". |
