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9 Reasons to Join the Society of United Professionals
Strength in numbers
You will be part of an international union with 80,000 members
Someone in your corner
Access to professional staff, who are experts in handling workplace issues
Democratic representation
We are run by elected members with the support of professional staff — all members are eligible to be elected
Better deals for workers
Collective agreements are negotiated by experts and voted on by all members
A strong advocate
Expert advocacy for policies and laws that improve workers’ lives
Safer workplaces
Access to a joint health and safety system that makes workplaces safer
Job Security
Protection from restructuring and arbitrary dismissal
Equitable workloads
Fair job assignments and performance evaluations
Expert training
...in leadership, negotiation, representation, advocacy and health and safety