How BWU Can Help

Interested in getting a real voice in your workplace? If you are, then BWU, Bresnan Workers United can help you and your co-workers build the majority support that you will need to organize your union, and bring positive and permanent change to your workplace. CWA and IBEW represent more than 1.5 million men and women in telecommunications, cable television and information technology; media and publishing; health care, higher education, law enforcement and public service; in the airlines, and in manufacturing.

Getting union representation is the best way to gain the advances in working conditions that you and your co-workers desire. Statistics compiled by the U.S. Department of Labor show that unionized workers enjoy higher wages, better benefits and pensions, and have greater job security than workers who don't have a union. In almost every industry, union workers fare better than non-union workers doing the same type of work.

Without union representation, you are an employee "at will". This means that all of your wages, benefits and conditions of employment, including your employment itself, may be reduced, modified, or terminated by your employer at any time, and for any reason. Your employer has no legal obligation to you at all.

With a union, Federal law requires your employer to bargain with you about your compensation and working conditions including: pay, benefits, job security, health and safety, paid time off, retirement, etc… And a union contract is a legally enforceable document that will hold your employer to their word. Contract violations and unfair management decisions can be challenged through the grievance process, and if necessary, a neutral third party arbitrator. Working under a contract will provide the stability, equality, and security in working conditions, pay, and opportunities for advancement that you deserve.