A union ensures fair/equal treatment by management. 

  A union is an elected group of your coworkers who meet with management to get agreements in a legally binding contract.

  A union ensures help with a violation of your rights on the job.

  A union is a group of coworkers who meet and discuss how to improve conditions.

  A union is coworkers working together for improving pay, benefits and a collective voice on the job.

  Union dues are decided and voted on by your coworkers at the time of the 1st union contract.