| UE LOCAL 222 CILU/CIPU CONNECTICUT INDEPENDENT LABOR UNION 36B Kreiger Lane P.O. Box 938 Glastonbury, CT 06033 CONNECTICUT INDEPENDENT POLICE UNION Telephone: (800) 546-2905 Fax: (860) 657-9921 |
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| Connecticut's Home For Independent Unions! |
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| INDEPENDENCE In UE Local 222-CILU/CIPU, we believe Members have the right to make free and informed decisions on any and all matters concerning their Union. As an Independent Union, we are NOT beholden to any corporate interests, political parties, individual politicians or any "Union Boss". We are the ONLY Independent Union representing Municipal Employees in Connecticut, and we will always fight to remain free. As a Member of UE 222-CILU/CIPU, you will also be a member of UE - The National Home for Independent Unions ! UE brings the solidarity, strength and resources of a National Union to all UE 222-CILU/CIPU Members. |
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| NEGOTIATIONS We believe that militant and aggressive creative collective action is the best strategy to achieve meaningful long-term gains for our Members. UE 222-CILU/CIPU will provide you with a highly competent and experienced chief negotiator to work with your Local Negotiating Team and Membership. The final product will be a collective bargaining agreement that protects your rights, wages, hours, benefits, and working conditions - and also provides you with the tools to get respect and power on the job for your Members. |
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| Summary of the Benefits of being a UE 222-CILU/CIPU Member Maintain your Independence and your right to choose The support of UE - the only National Independent Rank and File Union No "hidden agenda" or special interests interfering with true Union Democracy Union is run by your fellow Members who understand your needs and concerns Elected Representatives that will serve the interests of the Union, not themselves An elected Member from your Local on CILU/CIPU’s governing Council Full Service Staff and qualified and experienced chief negotiator Training for your Officers and Stewards and proper preparation of grievances Prior discussion on grievance disposition and an elected Local Grievance Committee Timely updates on contract negotiations A Contract to protect your rights, wages, benefits and working conditions |
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| SUPPORT UE 222-CILU/CIPU is dedicated to developing Local Leaders and Members through training and education. Your Local Executive Board and Members will receive training on how to run an effective local dedicated to protecting your rights. Your Stewards will be trained on how to properly handle grievances, what is and is not an unfair labor practice, and how to be on guard on behalf of your health and safety on the job, among other important topics. UE 222-CILU/CIPU has extensive resource material to draw from including municipal contracts and labor board decisions. |
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| Hey ! ... Why do we even need a Union ? |
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| SOLIDARITY ! UE 222-CILU/CIPU is an affiliated local of UE - the ONLY National Independent Rank and File Union ! Our affiliation with UE brings the resources of a National Union in the areas of research and education, Member and Officer training, key Staff support, communications, independent political action, and new member organizing. Since 1936, UE has been at the forefront of every progressive and militant struggle in the labor movement, and is known as the "National Home for Independent Unions". Regular periodicals such as the UE News and the UE Steward will be available to your Members. |
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| Connecticut's Home For Independent Unions! |
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| Dues CILU Members $28.00 per member per month. Your local will be rebated $2.50 for each member per month. Members who work less than 1260 hours per year pay only $21.50 per month (no rebate). CIPU Members $29.00 per member per month. Your local will be rebated $2.50 for each member per month. Members who work less than 1260 hours per year pay only $22.50 per month (no rebate). You have the right to vote on all dues increases ! Unlike most other unions where your dues go up automatically every year, UE 222 -CILU/CIPU dues increases must be approved by 2/3 of its locals before going into effect. This is a right guaranteed by our Constitution ... one more way that UE 222-CILU/CIPU is different from most other unions !! |
| The Members Run This Union ! |

| DEMOCRACY We believe active and involved Members are the bedrock of Union Democracy. In UE 222-CILU/CIPU you have the absolute Constitutional right to elect your own Local Stewards and Officers to represent your interests, in open democratic elections. Your Local will have elected representation on the CILU/CIPU Council, our highest governing body. Our Council is made up of Union Members just like you - they work for municipalities and boards of education as drivers, secretaries, administrators, paraeducators, custodians, police officers, dispatchers, maintenance, accountants, heavy equipment operators, bridge tenders, & more. Their sworn interest is to ensure that our Union remains free, democratic and independent, providing our Members with the service and representation they deserve. In UE 222-CILU/CIPU ... The Members Run the Union ! |

| UE LOCAL 222 CILU/CIPU CONNECTICUT INDEPENDENT LABOR UNION 36B Kreiger Lane P.O. Box 938 Glastonbury, CT 06033 CONNECTICUT INDEPENDENT POLICE UNION Telephone: (800) 546-2905 Fax: (860) 657-9921 |
| The Members Run This Union ! |