Although
50 percent of union workers have been with their current employers for at least
10 years, only 32 percent of nonunion workers can make the same claim. Union
workers have greater job stability, in part because they are more satisfied with
their jobs, receive better pay, have better benefits and have access to fair
grievance procedures. Even more important, most collective bargaining agreements
protect union members from unjust discharge. Nonunion workers are
"employees at will" who can be fired at any time for any reason - or
for no reason.
Percentage of Workers with the Same
Employer for 10 Years or More, 1998
Source: AFL-CIO analysis of the Current Population
Survey
Although
50 percent of union workers have been with their current employers for at least
10 years, only 32 percent of nonunion workers can make the same claim. Union
workers have greater job stability, in part because they are more satisfied with
their jobs, receive better pay, have better benefits and have access to fair
grievance procedures. Even more important, most collective bargaining agreements
protect union members from unjust discharge. Nonunion workers are
"employees at will" who can be fired at any time for any reason - or
for no reason.