Unions are what got your weekends and overtime and sick pay and retirement and the extra bucks in your paycheck and – maybe – the chance to retire without bankrupting your kids or starving to death in the dark.

Unions also mean dignity, rights and the chance to speak up on the job.

There are some people in this world who want to roll back all these gains. We are up against a rough bunch of opponents. By keeping ourselves informed and acting together we can stay ahead of the game.

Joining the UW makes you a special person and gives you an opportunity to make a difference in who runs the world and how your workplace is run.

Take this chance to let your voice be heard!