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Will Honda workers have their own local?Honda workers will have their own Local Union, elect their own officers, committeepersons and stewards and control their own treasury. Back to Top
Who decides what we will request from management in wage increases and other contract benefits?Honda workers will decide what you want in your contract at membership meetings called for this purpose. Back to Top
Can management take away any benefits we now have if we form our union?No, the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that it is unlawful for a company to even tell employees that they would lose benefits if they voted for a union. (Firestone Synthetic Fibers Company 157 NLRB No.71) Back to Top
Who meets with management to negotiate our wages and other contract benefits ?You select and/or elect your own committee to negotiate your contract. A representative of the International Union, UAW experienced in such matters will train and assist your newly elected representatives. Back to Top
Does the Negotiating Committee have the right to make a final settlement with management without approval of the membership?No. With the UAW before any settlement becomes final, it must be presented to the full membership for their acceptance or rejection. Further, members of your committee will make periodic reports to all Honda workers on the progress of negotiations. Only if a majority of Honda workers vote to accept a contract will such a contract become effective. Back to Top
Who decides if we strike?A strike can only be called by Honda workers. A vote to strike must be by secret ballot and carried by 2/3rd's majority. Back to Top
If we should vote to strike, does the UAW pay strike benefits while we are on strike?Yes. During the time you spend on an authorized strike the UAW will pay you strike benefits under the provisions of the UAW Strike Assistance Program. At present the weekly benefit is $200.00 plus the cost of life and medical insurance. Back to Top
Can the local union end a strike?Yes. The local unions in the UAW have the right to vote to end a strike. Back to Top
Are strikes the major cause of lost time?No. In 1946 (before many of us were even born), a year when the greatest number of strikes took place, only one-tenth of one percent of total hours lost were the results of strikes. Sickness, accidents and unemployment are the results of more hours lost than any strikes. As a matter of fact, more than 7% of the total work force is being lost as a result of unemployment. Back to Top
How much are dues in the UAW?The dues in the UAW are two (2) hours pay per month after Honda workers vote to accept their contract. The UAW dues structure hasn't changed in over 40 years. Back to Top
Can the Union raise the dues at any time?No. Union dues can only be raised if Honda workers vote to raise dues at a membership meeting of your local or by your delegates from your facility or local to the International Union Convention. Back to Top
Are there any special assessments, fines or fees in addition to dues in the UAW?No. The UAW Constitution does not allow for collecting any special assessments, fines or fees. Back to Top
When will I be required to pay union dues?It is the policy of the UAW not to require payment of any dues until after a contract has been negotiated and accepted by the employees. Back to Top
Will I be required to pay an initiation fee?No. It is the policy of the UAW to waive initiation fees for ALL workers who join the union before thirty (30) days after the signing of an initial collective bargaining agreement. Back to Top
How much is the initiation fee in the UAW?The initiation fee is a minimum of $10.00 and a maximum of $50.00. However, the policy of the UAW is to waive initiation fees for all newly organized union members. Back to Top
If I am not satisfied with decisions on grievances or other union actions, what can I do?In the UAW, you have a right to appeal such decisions all the way to the Public Review Board. The UAW is the only Union with such a Board which includes among its members, a Protestant Bishop, Catholic Priest, civic leaders, educators, etc. This Board has the right to over-rule the UAW International Executive Board. Back to Top
In what way does the UAW help its members and other working people?The UAW uses its resources in a continuous fight to improve the living standards of the working people. The UAW represents people in the legislative halls of states and in the Congress of the United States. The UAW is always in the forefront in the right to improve Social Security, Worker's Compensation, Unemployment Compensation Laws, etc. The UAW fights for fair tax laws, fair employment practice laws, women's rights and civil rights, protection for all. The UAW fights for aid to education to provide that children of workers be given the same opportunities as the wealthy to receive a college education. Back to Top
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