WHY HAVE A UNION?

AFGE Local 704
77 W. Jackson Blvd. Rm. 409
Chicago, Illinois 60604-3511
Ph:(312) 886-3575 Fax:(312) 886-3582 http://www.afgelocal704.org

...Serving U.S. EPA Region 5 Bargaining Unit Employees


Who better to set the example on being fair and equitable than our own Federal government?!

A union of Federal employees helps to ensure that the Federal Government is equally accountable to its workers. Having a Union means that Federal employees have a voice on capitol hill to speak out on important issues that impact their jobs, their lives, and even the country. It also means that employees have a resource for being better informed on issues, being more aware of their rights, and having moral support and legal representation available to them during times of trouble or when needed. Having a union helps employees feel more confident about fighting unwarranted, adverse actions against them and more confident that their rights will be protected.

A Union can also inform management of employee concerns and warn the agency about potential violations of employee rights to avoid illegal, unwarranted, adverse actions against employees which waste valuable tax payer dollars.