Build Your

Union

FORM A

UNION

Working people in all walks of life join together in unions to gain a voice at work, which gives them a “union advantage.” Today, more people than at any time in recent history are taking the step to form unions on the job. You can be one of them!

Step 1

Know your rights

Federal and state laws guarantee the right to form unions. Eligible employees can express their views on unions, talk with their co-workers about forming a union, and attend union meetings.

Step 2

Find the right union

To form a union on the job, you need the backup and hands-on help from the union you are seeking to join. If you don’t already know which union is most able to help you, find out more about the unions affiliated with the AFL-CIO.

Step 3

Contact a union organizer

Get in touch with a union organizer for help building your union. Together, you can bring union opportunities for dignity and respect, good wages, and decent working conditions to your workplace.

Step 4

Recruit your co-workers

Talk to your co-workers about the union's advantages and recruit them to help build your union at your workplace.

YOUR

STORY

Tell us what you are fighting for. Share a video or written testimonial of your union advantage.

Know Your Rights

Employee Rights

As an employee, you can form a union in the workplace, join a union, and assist in organizing fellow employees in the union. All employees have the right to be fairly represented by a union.

Learn More

Visit the NLRB interactive site to learn more about employee rights.

Protected Activities

Two or more employees have the right to talk to their employer about better pay and improving workplace conditions to create a safe environment.

NLRA

The National Labor Relations Act allows employees to join together to fight for better working conditions, with or without a union.

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