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YOU HAVE UNION RIGHTS—WITH OR WITHOUT A UNION!

You have all of the same rights as a unionized worker—including the RIGHT TO STRIKE!

Two or more coworkers can fight for better pay, safety, and respect—federal law is on your side.

We'll help you start an On-Demand Union with no upfront costs. When you win a salary increase, the Union dissolves, and then the co-op will take 10% or less of your increased wages paid monthly over 12 months.

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Take Action. Know Your Power.

  1. Talk to coworkers—safety in numbers
  2. Document issues and employer threats
  3. Organize a group plan
  4. Act together for fair treatment
  5. File a charge if retaliated against
You Are Protected. You Are Powerful.
Act Together. Stay Safe. Know Your Rights.

Why don’t i know about this, if it’s true?

You knowing the truth doesn’t benefit unions, employers, or the government.

Most of them don’t even know!

It’s past time for all American workers to know their rights!

What Rights Do ALL Union & NONUNION Workers SHARE?

Under the NLRA, most private-sector employees—union or nonunion—can:
  1. Discuss pay and conditions with coworkers
  2. Organize group complaints or petitions
  3. Demand changes in hours, pay, or safety
  4. Take collective job action—including strikes
  5. Be protected from retaliation
  6. Act as a group spokesperson
  7. Request that a co-worker be present during employer meetings


Even one person speaking on behalf of others is protected.

Yes, You Can Strike!

Nonunion strikes are legal and protected when:

→ About wages, hours, or safety
→ Peaceful and collective
→ In protest of unfair treatment

• You CANNOT be fired for a protected strike.
• You have the right to return to your job.
• Back pay may be awarded if you’re wrongfully denied reinstatement.

Strikes lose protection only if there is violence or misconduct.

Violations?
You can file an online charge with the NLRB—no attorney required.

What Your Employer Must Allow

They CANNOT:
• Fire, discipline, or threaten you for organizing
• Ban wage talks or group discussions
• Spy on your conversations or online posts
• Misclassify you to avoid labor laws
• Force you to sign away your NLRA rights
• Require you to meet with employers alone

They MUST:
• Respect your right to act together
• Allow discussion during breaks
• Rehire economic strikers (if not permanently replaced)
• Reinstate Unfair Labor Strikers unconditionally