Union Advantage

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Union Advantage

The IAM makes good things happen. The IAM provides dignity and respect and allows you to have a voice at work.

The IAM also helps your community. Wages are better for union workers and this creates a higher standard of living allowing for better schools and public services. Also, unions help narrow the pay gap between races and sexes.

Here are some facts about wages:

Category	Non-Union	Union	Difference
Overall	$599	$760	$161
Women	$523	$696	$173
African Americans	$491	$665	$174
Latinos	$419	$632	$213

The same is true for benefits:

Category	Non-Union	Union	Difference
Pensions	14%	69%	55%
Health Benefits	49%	75%	26%
Disability	30%	69%	39%
Life Insurance	51%	82%	31%
Health Benefits Co-Pay	86%	54%	-32%

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Earning, January 2004