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UFCW Local 135

Creating job security in “right-to-work” states

Most people don’t know that without a union contract, they can be fired for almost any reason or no reason at all. Having a union means you always have someone who has your back if you feel you are being unfairly disciplined or targeted.

On average, workers in right-to-work states are paid 3.2 percent less than workers in states without a right-to-work law, resulting in $1,670 less per year for a full-time worker. A strong union with real resources is the only way to ensure you’re treated fairly at work.

“At 9 months pregnant, I was on the picket line to make sure my employer provided our patients with safe staffing levels they deserve, to get the care they needed.The UFCW means that you don’t have to choose between fighting for what’s right, and providing for the ones you love.”

– Becky Sassaman, UFCW Local 7

We continue to fight against efforts at both the state and national level to enact these laws and are beginning to see promising movement. In 2023, Michigan became the first state in 58 years to repeal its right-to-work statute, which will hopefully inspire other states to choose to follow in their footsteps. The UFCW also supports legislation like the Protecting the Right Organize (PRO) Act, which would strengthen workers’ bargaining power and eliminate right-to-work laws.

Organize and unionize your workplace

Are you and your coworkers ready to negotiate together for bigger paychecks, stronger benefits and better lives? If you are, the steps to joining the UFCW are simple.

How to Start a Union
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