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The Benefits of Joining SMART Local 28
SMART Local 28 members gain access to fair wages, better benefits, workplace protections, and career-building training. Union representation ensures safer conditions, job security, and a stronger voice on the job.
Protection Against Discrimination
Under a union contract, wages are based on job classification and tenure, ensuring fair pay regardless of race, gender, religion, ethnicity, or favoritism.
Collective Bargaining Power
Unions give workers the ability to negotiate higher wages, better benefits, and improved working conditions from management and large corporations.
Higher Wages and Better Benefits
Unionized workers typically earn more and receive better benefits, such as healthcare and retirement plans, compared to non-union workers.
Setting Industry Standards
Many union contracts establish benchmarks for wages and benefits across specific trades, ensuring fair compensation and challenging claims that union labor is too costly.
On-Site Representation
Union members have representatives at the workplace to address safety concerns and mediate issues with employers.
Access to Training
Many construction unions provide training facilities that offer certifications, safety training, and skill development to advance careers.
Job Security and Workplace Protections
Union contracts help prevent unfair layoffs, favoritism, and arbitrary terminations, ensuring a more stable work environment.