WE MAKE KCMO HAPPEN.
Keeping our city beautiful, clean, healthy and safe requires City Workers to make it happen. Those workers deserve a living wage, affordable healthcare and benefits that reward them for the knowledge, skills and dedication they bring to KCMO.
WHY DO WE HAVE A UNION?
Without a Union, Missouri State Law is the only thing that obligates employers to do right by their workers. Unfortunately, current labor laws are weak and do little to protect workers.
Currently, there are no state laws guaranteeing workers paid vacation, sick leave or holidays, health coverage, PTO, breaks, lunches or even wage increases. In fact, without a Union contract, your employer can legally ask you to work 24 hours around the clock with no breaks or lunches! You can read more about current state labor laws at labor.mo.gov/dls/general
With a Union, you and your coworkers are able to meet at the negotiation table with your employer and work to get better pay, benefits and workplace protections.
WHAT HAVE WE WON TOGETHER?
Everything in your Union Contract is legally guaranteed to you as a AFSCME Local 500 represented worker. Union Members have fought to maintain and improve your current contract to ensure it includes items such as:
- Consistent Wage Increases
- A Right to Union Representation and a Grievance Process
- Longevity Pay
- Education Pay
- Safety Incentive Program
- Paid Holidays, Sick Leave, Vacation
- Paid Breaks
- Retirement Plan
- Life Insurance
- Affordable Health Insurance
- Tool Allowance Bonus
- & Much More!
If you’d like a copy of your contract, please contact our office or attend your next Union meeting.
WHY SHOULD I BECOME A UNION MEMBER?
Being a Union Member is about answering 1 simple question: Do you value having a Union Contract?
Keep in mind, your Union Contract is what ensures you have everything listed above and more!
Do you value being legally guaranteed a wage increase every year?
Do you value having a staff dedicated to helping you out with any workplace concern you may have?
If the answer is yes, it’s time to join!
HOW MUCH ARE DUES?
Dues are only $20.58 per paycheck. Dues ensure you have a staff dedicated to assisting you with filing grievances, providing representation and to be available for any and all workplace questions or concerns you may have.