WHAT WAS LIFE LIKE IN A PLANT BEFORE UAW?
 

BEFORE THE UNION The Word
Was "No!"

No names . . . just a number No paid holidays
No seniority No paid vacations
No representation No paid absence allowance
No grievance procedure No jury duty pay
No promotional opportunities No bereavement pay.
No job classification No military duty pay
No health and safety program No paid-up life insurance
No protective equipment No sickness and accident benefits
No preference of shift No long-term disability benefits
No relief periods No hospital-surgical-medical protection
No work standards No layoff disability benefits
No cost-of-living raises No guaranteed annual income benefits
No overtime pay after 8 hours No supplemental unemployment benefits
No time and half for Saturdays No short workweek benefits
No triple time for holidays No severance pay
No shift premiums No pensions
No call-in pay No prescription drugs
No rotation of premium time No tuition refunds

UAW MEMBERSHIP TURNED "NO" INTO "YES"

 

İUAW Educational Department