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Glossary

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Bargaining Unit

A group of workers who bargain collectively with the employer. The unit may include all the workers in a single location or in a number of locations, or it may include only the workers in a single craft or department.

Base Rate

A wage excluding premiums, benefits and incentive bonuses.

Bumping

In a layoff, a worker takes over the job of a worker with less seniority.

Testimonial

A message from a retiring 464 member:

http://www.teamsters464.org/news/open-letter-my-fellow-union-members#

- Dave S

“I look after a lot of members in a very big plant. For years I had to fight for them by myself with no help at all from any of the Union’s representatives or Officers. This changed completely once Bobby, Bob and Paul were in office. Now I have access to my reps 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! They’re always there to back me up.”

- Darrell Lawres – Chief Shop Steward. Saputo, Sperling

"I was there when we brought the Union in. The first-time contract they won for us was unbelievable. It changed the quality of my life. I am now a Shop Steward and enjoy working with my Union and looking after my fellow workers. "

- Paul Landrecht - Shop Steward. Island Farms Dairy.