AN OFFICE WORKERS UNION FOR SECRETARIES, CLERICAL STAFF AND BOOKKEEPERS IN ALBERTA
Considering an Office Workers Union?
Office work is an important industry in Alberta. Teamsters Local Union 987 is a trusted union representing office workers, including administrative assistants, bookkeepers, and secretaries, in Calgary, Edmonton, and beyond. Teamsters 987 is confident that an office workers union will work for anyone in the corporate administration industry.
Administrative Assistants | Executive Assistants | Bookkeepers | Receptionists | Data Entry & Records Staff
How Starting an Office Workers Union is Right for You
A union gives you collective bargaining power and a seat at the table to discuss conditions and regulations. Union representatives like Teamsters 987 can help you negotiate better terms for your employment, like increased pay and improved leave entitlements, all on your behalf. A secretaries union or clerical workers union will deliver on increased benefits, access to sick days, fair scheduling, pay negotiations, and more. Office workers help move this province’s economy and keep businesses in order — you deserve a union that fights for your rights.
Key Benefits:
- Fair Wages & Better Benefits
- Access to Sick Days & Paid Leave
- Reasonable Scheduling
- Stronger Job Security & A Voice At Work
Teamsters: A Proven Partner For Office Workers
Since 1942, Teamsters Union 987 has been creating fair workplaces for workers with 100% confidentiality. The Teamsters Union represents thousands of office and administrative workers across North America, including members represented by Local 987 in workplaces across Alberta. If you’re working in corporate administration, whether as a secretary, bookkeeper, or administrative assistant, reach out to us and discover why Teamsters 987 is the best union for office workers.
An Office Workers Union For Your Entire Team
Corporate administration keeps every business running, and that work falls on many shoulders. Teamsters 987 is a union that represents all non-management office and administrative staff on your team, including full and part-time employees.
Roles Represented:
- Administrative Assistants
- Executive Assistants
- Secretaries
- Bookkeepers
- Receptionists
- Data Entry & Records Clerks
- Starting an Office Workers Union is Easy
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 and Teamsters 987 is there to support you every step of the way. To discover the 8 Simple Steps visit: How To Start A Union.
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.
I have been a member of the Teamsters Union for just over 30 years, and a shop steward for 29 years. As a shop steward, I have always talked with business agents for the local. They listen, they advise, and they act. They hear what we say, and go to work for us. Even if sometimes you don’t like the answer, they will always be there to express your concerns to the employer. Teamsters 987 will always be there for its members, always strive for that balance of work/home life and do what they do best – ensure a safe and fair workplace, and give their members a voice.
KELLI, CORPORATE ADMINISTRATION UNION MEMBER
FAQs: Office Workers & Secretaries Union
Yes, and interest is growing. Because pay, benefits, and working conditions can vary widely from one employer to the next in this industry, a union helps level the playing field and gives office and clerical staff the same collective bargaining power that other industries already rely on.
The timeline varies with the size of the workplace and employer response, but many union drives take a few weeks to a few months from initial organizing to certification. Teamsters 987 guides you through each step.
In Alberta, a majority of the non-management employees who vote in a confidential vote must vote in favour for the union to be certified.
No. Your employer cannot find out who did or did not sign a petition. When an application for certification is submitted, the Alberta Labour Relations Board requests a list of all employees from your employer, and the Board — not your employer — confirms if there are enough votes to support the application. Whether the petition passes or fails, your employer will not be able to access the results.
Once you and your coworkers have voted to accept a collective agreement, you'll pay union dues, which all members pay. To calculate this, multiply your hourly wage rate by 2.5 and add $2.
Example: if your hourly rate of pay is $20/hour, your dues would be: $20 × 2.5 = $50, $50 + $2 = $52/month for union dues.
Remember: you don't pay dues until you and your coworkers vote to accept a contract. There is no cost to you throughout the process of us negotiating your first collective agreement.
Yes. Teamsters 987 represents all non-management employees in a workplace, regardless of whether they work full-time or part-time hours.
Yes. A union contract can secure predictable scheduling and formal input into how shifts, coverage, and time-off requests are handled.
Yes. Collective bargaining is how Teamsters 987 negotiates wages on your behalf, and it applies to secretaries, bookkeepers, receptionists, and administrative assistants alike.
Yes. Union contracts commonly set clear expectations around hours, overtime pay, and workload, giving office staff a formal way to push back when expectations become unreasonable.
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