FAQ: Your Questions Answered
We know you probably have questions. Here are straight answers to the most common things workers ask when they first start thinking about a union.
Money & Dues
Q: What do union dues cost?
Dues are 1.3% of base pay, which comes out to 2.25 hours of our base pay per month. No dues until we have a contract we vote on. No dues on overtime, ever.
Q: Do dues go to politics?
No. By law, dues can’t be used for politics. Some members voluntarily give extra to support pro-worker candidates, but it’s always optional.
Q: Will I get another pay raise if we unionize?
Very likely, yes. At all other unionized New Flyer plants, workers have bargained for significantly higher wages and cost-of-living increases that protect against inflation.
Q: Will my benefits change?
Very likely, yes — for the better. Union workers have negotiated to freeze rising healthcare costs, more vacation time, and new paid holidays. With a union, you get to bargain for improvements instead of waiting for the company to decide on its own.
Job Security & Fairness
Q: Do unions protect lazy workers?
No. The union is us — workers who want fair pay and fair treatment. Everyone is held to the same standards.
Q: Could I get fired for signing a card?
No. Federal law protects your right to organize, and New Flyer has signed a neutrality agreement which means they must stay neutral throughout the union organizing process.
Q: Will I be forced to strike?
No. Strikes only happen if the majority of workers vote for one. Over 99% of union contracts are reached without a strike.
Management & the Union
Q: Isn’t the union an outside group?
No. We are the union. We elect our own representatives and negotiate with management directly.
Q: What if I like my boss?
That’s great. A good boss and a union aren’t opposites. A union just means everyone has a voice and fair standards, no matter who the boss is.
Politics & Belonging
Q: Do I have to be a Republican or Democrat to join?
No. Our union is made up of Republicans, Democrats, and independents. Everyone is welcome.
Q: Does the union care about my politics?
No. What matters is that you’re a New Flyer worker. That’s what unites us.
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