A Company Handbook:

A Union Contract:

Power

Can be changed at management’s discretion, with or without notice.

Changes to working conditions can only be made with UAW-Foxwoods union members’ approval.  A contract is a legally-binding document that cannot be changed unless both parties agree. 

A Voice on the Job

Written by management.

UAW members at Foxwoods elect our representatives, set our priorities for bargaining, and conduct the negotiations.

Management required by law to negotiate in good faith

“Open door" policy means the employer listens to you... and then does whatever he or she wants

Contract negotiations require both sides — workers and management — to listen, and reach reasonable compromises acceptable to both sides.

Working Conditions

Can be changed at management’s discretion, with or without notice.

A typical agreement by UAW members includes issues such as wages, health care, vacation, scheduling, pensions and/or retirement benefits, transfer rights, job postings, a grievance procedure, health and safety in the workplace and other issues.

Fair treatment

Not legally binding.  Management doesn’t even have to follow its own rules

Members have a protected, supported way to challenge any unfair or questionable treatment: a grievance procedure.

Job Security

Employees work “at will” – that means workers keep their jobs at the will of management

Employees can only be terminated “for cause” – that means that there has to be a legitimate reason.