The Unionization Process

  • Talk one-on-one with trusted coworkers.

 

  • Identify your core group of allies for the movement.

 

  • Find the key issues you all share.

 

  • Form your confidential organizing committee through non-workplace communication means.
  • Partner with a Teamsters  Organizer for expert guidance for a tailored plan for your workplace.

 

  • From here on out – You are not alone

 

  • Launch your confidential card-signing campaign.

 

  • Collect signed cards to prove employee support.

 

  • Build a clear and undeniable majority.
  • The Organizer will submit your signed cards and a application for certification to the appropriate Labour Board, once enough Union cards are signed.

 

  • A Vote is likely now ordered by the Labour Board to ensure Unionization is the will of the majority. This willl be a legally binding vote

 

  • The Organizer will help with a “VOTE YES TO THE UNION” Campaign
  • The Union will help the employees select a employee bargaining committee.

 

  • Survey members to set priorities for negotiations.

 

  • Negotiate with management for a fair deal. This process is usually led by the Teamsters with the input directly from members of the bargaining committee actively taking part in the negotiations.

 

  • Reach a tentative agreement on your first contract.
  • Review the proposed contract with all members.

 

  • Vote to accept or reject the tentative agreement.

 

  • Ratify the contract with a final majority vote.

 

  • Lock In your guaranteed rights and benefits.

How it Works

The unionization process is known as organizing. You can do it with a Teamsters Local 927 representative helping and guiding you through the process. Deciding that you want to create change in your workplace is a big decision, but the process to unionize is an exciting and powerful one. It may seem daunting at first, but when you have the Teamsters behind you, the journey is an incredibly rewarding experience. The most important thing to remember through organizing is that you have to the law on your side to allow you to join a union democratically and free of any threats form employers. Contact Teamsters Local 927 to learn how you can unionize.