You might be wondering: how does a union represent all workers during the bargaining process?
Some unions represent different workers’ job classifications, worksites, shifts etc. With these differences come different priorities about what workers want to achieve in bargaining.
In your case, you are in the process of building a new union at Porter, so you have the ability to build a union that represents the different needs of cabin crew. When you build your union, you create by-laws that govern how the union operates. In creating your by-laws, you can ensure diverse job classification and base representation in your union executive. For example, you can create bylaws that ensure your bargaining committee is comprised of workers from various locations and classifications to ensure fair representation for everyone in the workplace, and you can create committees for representing workers at different bases who will inform the executive about specific issues.
If you want to see diversity represented in your union structures, you are in a unique position to build those structures from scratch.
By building a new union, you can ensure that all members, regardless of classification, base, aircraft type, etc. will have their voice heard at the bargaining table when it is time to negotiate better working conditions for all Porter cabin crew.
Ready to start building your union? Sign your union card today