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The Process of Unionizing Simply put, if 40% or more of workers in a particular business express their desire to have a union by signing a petition or union membership cards, you are on your way. Petitions or membership cards are ultimately given to the Labour Relations Board. THE COMPANY NEVER SEES THEM. If support is there, the Labour Board orders a secret ballot vote. If a majority of voting employees support the Union, the Board "certifies" the Union as your legal bargaining agent. Remember, though, there are a number of technical rules and important tactical decisions to be made, and it is not recommended that you attempt to unionize your workplace on your own. What Does It Cost you to Unionize? Assistance from the U.F.C.W. is available immediately at little or no initial cost. If the effort to unionize is achieved by signing a petition, there is no fee at all; if it is achieved by signing membership cards, each employee applicant must pay only $2.00 to join. NO UNION DUES ARE CHARGED UNTIL A UNION CONTRACT THAT YOU ACCEPT IS NEGOTIATED. The dues are usually $6.00 per week. Union dues are tax deductible. (To find out more about Union Dues, click here) Call us in confidence Some workers are reluctant to step forward because of fear. But you have legal rights. Explore your options confidentially with us by calling 1-888-GO UNION. Unionizing is a process in which we have expertise. Our organizing department can help you every step of the way. You can also e-mail us. Tell us you are interested in "organizing" or "unionizing" your workplace. Provide us with your home phone number. A trained union organizer will call you. There is no obligation and your employer will never know unless you tell them. DON'T BE LEFT OUT . . . CALL 1-888-GO UNION 
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