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We do not pay a penny in dues until we are covered by a union contract that the workers at CIS vote on. We will only pay after we start receiving the benefits of the union. Why would you vote “yes” on a contract that isn’t worth the cost of dues?

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Only the employees at CIS can vote to go on strike. No AFSCME official can force workers to strike. Learn more about strikes here.

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Better wages and working conditions will improve the lives of workers, which will have a positive impact on the quality of services we provide. Participants deserve the full support that can only come from workers whose needs are met.

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We have control of the union because WE are the union. As a member of the union you have a voice and get a say in significant material issues, like union leadership and voting on contract offers.

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Shop stewards are elected coworkers that act as the first line of protection at CIS.

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A union allows us to bargain for better wages, benefits, tuition reimbursement, mileage rates, and all other employment conditions.

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Unionized workers have Weingarten rights. Read more about Weingarten rights here!

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There are no union rules about whether or not you can talk directly with management - all that unions provide is an added level of support through representation, so that management can no longer abuse their power over individual workers.