This Halloween, it's not just the ghouls and goblins you need to look out for. The real tricks are coming from billionaire-funded organizations dedicated to taking away workers' rights to organize and bargain together.
Make sure you’re prepared by taking our quiz below.
True or False:
Union members don’t make more money than people who aren't in unions.
Correct!
On average, union members in the United States make more per year than people who aren't in unions. Being in a union almost universally means better pay.
Incorrect!
On average, union members in the United States make more per year than people who aren't in unions. Being in a union almost universally means better pay.
True or False:
Being in a union means workers and employers will never get along.
Correct!
Because union members negotiate together on important issues like pay, promotions, benefits, and more, it can actually make the relationship between workers and management better – so long as the bosses respect the work we do!
Incorrect!
Because union members negotiate together on important issues like pay, promotions, benefits, and more, it can actually make the relationship between workers and management better – so long as the bosses respect the work we do!
True or False:
Unions aren't worth the dues you have to pay.
Correct!
Remember that union members on average make $10,000 more per year for a few hundred dollars in union dues. Plus, you get better benefits, retirement security, and paid time off. Union dues are just about the best investment you can make.
Incorrect!
Remember that union members on average make $10,000 more per year for a few hundred dollars in union dues. Plus, you get better benefits, retirement security, and paid time off. Union dues are just about the best investment you can make.
True or False:
Being in a union means I give up having a voice on the job.
Correct!
Being in a union means standing together with your co-workers, and that means having a much greater voice when it comes to what happens and how you are treated at work. Union members don't just negotiate pay and benefits, we negotiate policies and procedures to protect us at work.
Incorrect!
Being in a union means standing together with your co-workers, and that means having a much greater voice when it comes to what happens and how you are treated at work. Union members don't just negotiate pay and benefits, we negotiate policies and procedures to protect us at work.
True or False:
Being in a union means I'll have to go on strike.
Correct!
Strikes are a last resort, and only used when bosses refuse to negotiate. But when they refuse to negotiate fairly, strikes are an important tool for unions. They aren't common, but some big strikes have made big news lately, and we're seeing workers win big by standing together in solidarity!
Incorrect!
Strikes are a last resort, and only used when bosses refuse to negotiate. But when they refuse to negotiate fairly, strikes are an important tool for unions. They aren't common, but some big strikes have made big news lately, and we're seeing workers win big by standing together in solidarity!
Thank you!
You Got
4/5
SOLIDARITY! You've got your head screwed on straignt!
You got a perfect score! You know the union difference in and out, but if you want to learn more, check out our Union Difference webpage. Be sure to share your score with friends and family and tell them to take the quiz, too.
You got /5! WE WILL NEED THIS COPY FROM AFSCME...
