UA Local 393- Plumbers, Steamfitters, and HVACR Service Technicians

Seriously, bosses. Do better.

Reminder about today’s seminar. You can register using the link below.

I truly believe that if we win, says Joshua Brewer, an RWDSU organizer in Alabama who’s working on the Bessemer campaign, it will be because grandparents and uncles and parents talked to these young folks who work out here and said, this helped me, and it’s a good thing.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that on average, in 2019, union workers earned roughly $1,095 per week, while nonunion workers earned closer to $892. Put another way, nonunion workers made just 81 cents for every dollar union workers made.

The House has passed the bipartisan National Apprenticeship Act of 2021! We urge the Senate to do the same. Said UA General President Mark McManus, This reauthorization of the National Apprenticeship Act ensures Registered Apprenticeships can reach new industries and that exploitative contractors cannot cut corners. Our members can rest assured that UA apprenticeships will remain the gold standard in the construction industry.

Amazon warehouse workers in Bessemer, AL, are voting on joining a union right now. Here are some of the ways Amazon has been trying to intimidate them into voting no. #UnionBustingIsDisgusting

UA President McManus reminding our members why it’s important to be informed about issues impacting working families. #UAproud

Help support working families by voting for candidates that support union values. #Vote #UAstrong

Missed the Oct. 19 voter registration deadline? It’s not too late. You can register to vote up to and including Election Day at your county elections office or at a vote center. Your vote will be conditional until your registration has been processed.

Due to the covid19 pandemic, there have been some changes in the way this year’s election will be run in CA. One important thing to know: If you vote in person, bring your ballot with you, or you may have to vote provisionally. Learn more here.

Haven’t voted yet? Thanks to the Voter’s Choice Act, you have plenty of options starting TODAY 10/31 through Election Day Nov. 3! Santa Clara County will have 100 Vote Centers open for in-person voting and ballot drop-off, and county residents can vote at any of them.

The future of labor is at stake, Bain told us earlier this week. I would argue the future of our democracy, as well. The reality is that, you know, it establishes a dangerous precedent to allow companies to write their own labor lawsThis policy was created to unilaterally benefit companies at the detriment of workers.

Six days until one of the most important elections in our lifetime. Make your voice heard, vote for union endorsed candidates. Here's a link to the California State Pipe Trades Council's UAvotes site, where you can find UA endorsed candidates throughout California. https://www.uavotes.org/

Concerned about your ballot getting rejected? Here are some of the common mistakes voters make, and how you can avoid them and make sure your vote counts. #Election2020

We hope to see you today at 3:30pm!

Have you voted yet? All registered California voters should have their mail ballots by now. Use your Local 393 voter guide to fill yours out and return it to an official dropbox today! You can find it on our website. UA Local 393 is proud to support Dave Cortese for State Senate District 15! He is the best candidate for working families. He has always been a supporter of UA Local 393 and he will be a strong representative for us in Sacramento. #voteunionstrong #Election2020

The United Association is a leader in supporting and training Veterans returning home after honorable service. Read below to learn more about our amazing VIP program. #UAProud #UnionStrong

Proposition 22 is bad for workers! #NoOn22 #vote

If big corporations pay their fair share, there will be more resources for public schools and local governments. Prop 15 will start to correct some of the damage that Prop 13 has caused for over 40 years by closing the loophole that means Chevron, Disney, and Intel pay property taxes based on 1970s property values. #YesOn15 Protect workers' rights for app-based drivers--vote #NoOn22!