Myth #3: If you form a union, you risk losing the benefits and pay raises you already have

The truth is... It is illegal for a company to freeze or cut previously scheduled raises to discourage you from forming a union.  Once you’re organized, you’ll lock in current wages and benefits and then negotiate improvements from there. Read more >

The Real Story about union dues

  1. The Canada Labour Code says that $5 is required for the sign-up process.
  2. There are no initiation fees when you join Teamsters Canada.
  3. You start paying union dues only when you obtain your first collective agreement.