Barack Obama: Union Supporter

admin — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 02:12:43 +0000

“Ordinary people can do extraordinary things, so long as they are organized, so long as they are mobilized, so long as they are UNIONIZED”

-Barack Obama

CHOICE we can believe in

When it comes to life at work, BARACK OBAMA knows about the importance of CHOICE. In 2007, in addition to his statement above, he said:

“We need to strengthen unions by letting them do what they do best—organize workers. If a majority of workers want a union, they should get a union. It’s that simple.” *

CHOICE is about having a say on the issues affecting you at work. CHOICE is about whether you want to be recognized for the work you do. CHOICE is about whether you want to have the same rights and entitlements as other workers at Ryerson University.

Ryerson part-time workers and work-study students deserve the same rights and entitlements as their full-time colleagues. By voting YES for OPSEU on March 8, you will take the first step towards achieving those rights and entitlements. You will have a voice that will make the workplace even better, both for you and part-timers to come.

On Monday, March 8…
Vote YES for OPSEU.

* Quotation taken from speech by Barack Obama in Dubuque, Iowa, November 13, 2007.

(Don’t take our word for it: here’s what Barack Obama thinks about unions.)

It’s time you had a choice

admin — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 22:48:44 +0000

Many workers in Ontario have protections and job standards that allow them to have some say on issues affecting them. Whether it’s pay structures, hiring practices, opportunities for advancement or day-to-day working conditions, these employees have a voice in their workplace.

Non-union part-time support staff and work-study students at Ryerson do not.

You need to have the ability to make a choice about your future. The only way to get that choice is to unionize.

What is a union?

A union is a group of people, with similar concerns and goals, who work together to make positive changes in their workplace. Unions exist to advance worker rights, while at the same time protecting your wages and working conditions. Unions negotiate “on a level playing field” with the employer everything from worker disputes to the term and conditions of your employment.

Ask yourself:

Have you had enough of low-paying, part-time temporary work?
Do you want the ability to negotiate issues such as sick benefits, vacation and holiday pay?
Do you want a future with stability, one that allows you to apply for positions the same as unionized members?
Do you want to be recognized for the valuable work you do, and be compensated for it fairly?

If you answered yes, then it’s time to take action and get a choice in your future.

Join Ryerson faculty, administrative staff, TAs, RAs, food service and maintenance staff…they have a legally-recognized voice in the workplace. You should too!

On Monday, March 8, vote YES for OPSEU!

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