We all know there’s more to life than work. We need time off to rest, spend with friends and family, engage in hobbies and give back to our communities. That’s why the USW prioritizes work-life balance. At the bargaining table, we fight for better vacation and paid leave, predictable work schedules, limits on forced overtime and other policies that allow workers to thrive on and off the job.
It’s difficult to plan our lives if we don’t know when we’ll be needed at work. Having a union enables us to bargain for provisions like predictable work hours and limits on forced overtime so we know what to expect. Whether it’s a birthday celebration or a Little League game, we need to know we can be there for the important moments.
Paid leave is essential to work-life balance. The USW fights to make sure members have paid time off, including vacation and medical and family leave. With time to rest and care for our families, we can return to work healthy and ready to go.
The USW knows how important family-friendly policies like childcare support and parental leave are for workers with families. That’s why the USW works to negotiate these kinds of benefits when we bargain contracts, so workers can care for and focus on their loved ones without putting their employment status at risk.
Continuous learning leads to better job satisfaction and a more fulfilling work-life balance. Through programs like the Institute for Career Development, Leadership-Scholarship and other continuing education initiatives, the USW promotes professional growth and development that helps workers gain new skills.
By fighting for fair wages and benefits, the USW works hard to ensure that workers do not have to take on multiple jobs or excessive overtime to make ends meet.
Join the USW members and experience the power of unity in achieving more work-life balance. Let’s negotiate better wages and working conditions, advance workplace safety and promote dignity and respect on the job, together.