"It is hereby declared to be the policy of the United States to...encourag[e] the practice and procedure of collective bargaining and [to] protect... the exercise by workers of full freedom of association, self-organization and designation of representatives of their own choosing, for the purpose of negotiating the terms and conditions of their employment or other mutual aid or protection."

—National Labor Relations Act

Working people in all walks of life join together in unions to gain a voice at work. Union members have a say about pay, benefits, working conditions and how their jobs get done—and having that say gives them a "union advantage."

Federal Laws Protect Your Rights...

• To organize a union and collectively bargain with your employer over all working conditions, including but not limited to wages, benefits and hours.
• To attend union meetings.
• To talk about the union in instances where you can discuss other non-work related issues.
• To wear union buttons or stickers.
• To read and distribute union literature.
• To sign a union card.

Additional Information

Common Misconceptions about Unions

Management or Company Officials Cannot...

UNION ADVANTAGE: The Case for Organized Labor and Democracy in the Workplace