Labor Unions in Arizona
Snow, Carpio, & Weekley works together with many labor unions to protect the rights of their workers. The following unions trust our firm with referrals of their members:
United Food and Commercial Workers, Local 99
Roofers Local 135
Painters Local (IUPAT) 86
Carpenters Local 408
LIUNA Local 383
Ironworkers Local 75
CWA 7019
Why Labor Unions are Important in Arizona
Whether you are working as a teacher or an office worker in Arizona, there is a Labor Union to represent your interests. Here are some of the perks that come with being a member of a Labor Union.
Better wages:
To many people, Labor Unions in Arizona have contributed significantly to the well being of workers for generations. When people unite to form strong Labor Unions, they likely to get good-paying jobs. Also, they work towards raising the wages of unionized workers by roughly 20% and increase compensation.
Reduced wage inequality:
A company that hires people based on their merit can only remain competitive if it makes prompt and justifiable payments. No worker should feel like they are being exploited through unjust wages. When Labor Unions come into play, all the workers will earn based on their qualifications and receive other perks that come with working extra hours.
Generous health benefits:
For a company to be successful, it needs to have the interests of their workers at heart. When a worker gets sick or injured in or out of their workplace, the company needs to ensure that they get the best medical plan regardless of whether they continue working or not. Trade Unions will work in partnership with medical insurance companies to safeguard the health of workers.
Better pension plans:
Every year, a number of workers hit the retirement age. When this happens, you need to have a good pension plan to sustain your sunset years. As a member of a Labor Union in Arizona, your employer will design a reasonable pension plan as your reward for being a diligent worker.
Fight for programs and laws which are usually ignored
Labor Unions fight for workers on matters related to social security, eight-hour day, health insurance, overtime pay and safe working conditions. They aim to fight for laws and programs that employers ignore.
Arizona Based Employment Attorneys Represent the Interest of Workers
The work of an employment attorney is to represent the interest of workers while considering the current situation of the company they are working for. If you are looking for an attorney to help fight for your rights at work, Snow, Carpio & Weekley, PLC is your go-to place. We aim to level the playing field for both employers and workers to make Arizona a great place to work in. We help set the record straight when it comes to fighting for the rights of workers to help maintain industrial peace. Contact us today for a free consultation with regards to Labor Laws.
If your labor organization would like to discuss a partnership in any of these areas, please contact Chad Snow or Alex Carpio at (602) 532-0700.
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