What is a union?

To understand our position on unions, it is helpful to understand not only what a union is, but what a union is not. A union is not a club or a social organization.

A union is a business.

• Unions represent their members in dealings with employers. In return, unions charge fees for their services. These fees are often deducted directly from members' paychecks.
• Today, just 5.9% of workers in the private sector belong to a union. Like any business, unions need a revenue stream to stay in business. This revenue comes from dues-paying members. Unions need new members to survive, which is why they run campaigns to unionize employees and new companies.
• The main source of money for unions comes from dues, fees, fines and assessments paid by their members.

U.S. AutoForce is an attractive target for unions because of our large workforce and growth throughout the country. The more members that unions have, the more membership fees and dues they can collect. They have a vested interest in signing you up to be a member.

Union Membership
(Private Sector)

Source: Department Of Labor