3 Reasons to Join

Check out the top 3 reasons to join: 1. Increased bargaining power, 2. Financial incentives, 3. Increased services.

1. INCREASED BARGAINING POWER

- Society bargaining teams take professional, in-house bargaining training.
- Professional research, including wage indexing and benchmarking. The Society has been successful in negotiating wage increases for members using research and comparators that demonstrate if employers have fallen behind industry expectations.
- Ability to fight against collective bargaining clawbacks through increased clout at the bargaining table, and coordinated public pressure campaigns if needed.
- Access to a $30 million collective agreement renewal fund and strike averting strategy support.
- Affiliation with provincial and municipal labour organizations will increase the locals reach and political influence.

2. FINANCIAL INCENTIVES

- $25 per pay period you currently pay on the loan to the Society from the Blue Cross debt would no longer be your individual responsibilities and would be covered by your union dues.
- SCMMA member dues will not increase until after members ratify their collective agreement.
- A scholarship program that supports children and grandchildren of members and retired members. About 30 students are selected each year to receive $1,500 or $1,000 to help with the cost of their post-secondary education.
- Opportunities to support local community initiatives and charities through the Society’s philanthropic approach to giving back.

3. INCREASED SERVICES

- Gain the support and knowledge of full-time staff, with specialities in workplace advocacy, communications, education, training, government relations, membership engagement, research, IT, and administrative support.
- An in-house Deals and Discounts program for members that provides savings at dozens of retailers, including discounts on attractions, travel, gym membership, insurance, and clothing retailers.
- Members have access to an in-house training program covering topics such as: steward training, health & safety, EDI, pensions, handling stress, mental health & wellness.