Union Advantage
The IAM makes good things happen. The IAM provides dignity and respect and allows you to have a voice at work.
The IAM also helps your community. Wages are better for union workers and this creates a higher standard of living allowing for better schools and public services. Also, unions help narrow the pay gap between races and sexes.
Here are some facts about wages:
|
Category |
Non-Union |
Union |
Difference |
|
Overall |
$599 |
$760 |
$161 |
|
Women |
$523 |
$696 |
$173 |
|
African Americans |
$491 |
$665 |
$174 |
|
Latinos |
$419 |
$632 |
$213 |
The same is true for benefits:
|
Category |
Non-Union |
Union |
Difference |
|
Pensions |
14% |
69% |
55% |
|
Health Benefits |
49% |
75% |
26% |
|
Disability |
30% |
69% |
39% |
|
Life Insurance |
51% |
82% |
31% |
|
Health Benefits Co-Pay |
86% |
54% |
-32% |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Earning, January 2004