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Now that Teamsters Canada is publicly responding to requests from FedEx workers about unionization, the myth campaign from management is likely to get under way soon. Head office could spend millions of dollars trying to keep you from even showing any interest in joining a union - something you're allowed to do under the laws of Canada.
What can you expect from management? Well, they will likely bring in plenty of lawyers and other corporate suits - managers who are experienced in union-busting tactics, legal or otherwise. And the myths will start.
So this is a key section of our website. Because here you are going to see the real story. While they may be out to bust a union, we'll be busting their myths and other tactics. We invite you to keep up-to-date with out latest Real Story video blog - and see our response to what management is saying on our Bust a Myth page.
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 >