LOOKING OUT FOR THE INTERESTS OF SENIOR CARE WORKERS.
Protect Yourself: Do Not Read This At Work!
Teamsters Local 987 has been supporting Alberta workers responsible for providing senior care and support services for years. Our union represents homecare providers, as well as those working in long-term senior care facilities.
Homecare Providers | Independent & Assisted Living Facilities | Long Term Care | Memory Care Facilities
How Starting a Union Can Help
Teamsters: A Proven Partner For Senior Care Providers
The Teamsters Union represents thousands of care workers across North America, including members represented by Local 987 in multiple facilities across Alberta. If you’re working as a care provider for seniors, whether it be in long term care, assisted living or home care, Teamsters 987 can help you and your coworkers!
A Unified Voice For Your Entire Team
The job of providing compassionate, comprehensive, quality care for Alberta’s seniors falls on many shoulders. Teamsters 987 represents all non-management care workers on your team, including full and part-time staff.
5 Steps For Starting a Union
The biggest step when starting a union is realizing that you deserve to be treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
Once you find a determined leader who is committed to the cause, the process is quite straightforward. Teamsters 987 is there to support you every step of the way (For a more detailed overview, click here).
Learn the Benefits of Starting a Union
Starting a union is a big step and not a decision you should take without having the right information. The more you know, the better able you’ll be to persuade your coworkers to support you.
Contact Teamsters
We have extensive experience and a proven track record in the senior care sector. A Teamsters Organizer can walk you through the process step-by-step and provide all the support you need.
Form An Organizing Committee
Organizing a union is too much work and responsibility for one person. The Organizing Committee is a small group responsible for planning and coordinating the process. It should represent the various roles within your team (eg. LPNs, Health Care Aids, General Support Services).
Sign an Organizing Petition
Your Teamsters Organizer will help you create a document for all employees to sign. It’s 100% confidential. Once you get enough support, you will be in a legal position to hold a vote.
Hold a Vote
A secret vote will be held to ask if workers wish to start a union. If a simple majority of your coworkers vote in favour (over 50%)… congratulations. Your union will be legally certified.
Be Discrete. Be Aware. Be Wise.
Efforts to start a union will be resisted by management. An employer may attempt to threaten you, but fortunately, you are legally protected against intimidation or dismissal. Your Teamsters 987 organizer can provide valuable advice to help you get the support of your coworkers while minimizing any risk.
Comments are closed.