Better pay, better benefits, better everything!
If you have never belonged to union before, or if you are not exactly sure what unions do – don’t worry. We are excited to include you in our family and happy to answer any questions you might have. First, here are some of the basics.
What is a union?
It’s simple, really. Unions are working people standing together. Working collectively, we get the respect we deserve so we can focus on the parts of our job that really matters. That’s why nearly nine of every 10 classified employees are CSEA members in CSEA-represented school districts, community colleges and county offices of education.
What do unions do?
Unions make things better for everyone. When we join together in a union, it enables us to negotiate for higher wages and benefits and improve conditions in the workplace.
Workers in union-represented jobs have a clear advantage over their non-union counterparts. On average, union members have better insurance, better retirement benefits, paid sick leave and higher pay.
The union difference
This is what it means to have a union job: More money in your pocket to buy a home, start a family, pay down student loan debt and save for retirement.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at (866) ITS-CSEA (487-2732).
Better Pay
Median Weekly Earnings
Union workers earn better wages than workers who aren’t represented by a union.
Health Benefits
Job-Provided Health Insurance
Almost all union jobs have access to health care, while less than three quarters of non-union workers have access to health care.
Retirement Security
Defined Benefit Pensions
Union workers are four times more likely to receive pensions provided by their employers than workers without a union.