{"id":707,"date":"2020-08-10T21:07:19","date_gmt":"2020-08-10T21:07:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ufcw.test.vmgdev.com\/?page_id=707"},"modified":"2025-04-28T19:55:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T19:55:48","slug":"start-a-union","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/start-a-union\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Start a Union"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<section class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 contained-block module-padding\" data-module=\"gallery\">\n    <h2 class=\"gamma\">Starting a Union in 7 Easy Steps<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"tw-flex tw-flex-wrap\">\n                                                                                                                            <div class=\"tw-mb-12  tw-w-full\">\n                        <a\n                            aria-label=\"Starting a Union in 7 Easy Steps\"\n                            href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/ibNkDZXDMDQ\"\n                            class=\"relative block\"\n                            data-lity>\n                            <div data-id=\"video-holder-1793819155\" class=\"play-button tw-w-full tw-aspect-ratio-16\/9 tw-relative \">\n                                <img decoding=\"async\"\n                                    alt=\"\"\n                                    class=\"tw-absolute tw-object-cover tw-w-full tw-h-full\"\n                                    src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2021\/10\/HTSAU-thumbnail-scaled.jpg\"\n                                    data-object-fit=\"cover\"\n                                >\n                            <\/div>\n                        <\/a>\n                                            <\/div>\n\n                    \n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Want to Start a Union at Your Workplace?<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s our job to help with that. No matter your questions, we\u2019re here to answer them and serve you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No experience with unions? No problem. You can start a labor or trade union at almost any company as long as you and your coworkers decide your job would be better with a union to back you up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ready-go\">Ready to learn how to unionize? 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<\/center><\/td>\n\n    <td>\n<center>\n     <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/startaunion\">  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2023\/02\/social-icon-sau-red-IG.png\" alt=\"Follow Start a Union on Instagram\" title=\"Follow Start a Union on Instagram\" style=\"width:50%\"> <\/a>\n    <\/center><\/td>\n  <\/tr>\n\n<\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/center>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are going to have a voice at work. We work hard and we are asking for recognition, better pay, benefits, and a more predictable work schedule that allows us to better plan our lives.<\/p>\n<\/div><cite>&#8211; Keona Johnson, UFCW Local 368A, Albertsons<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\">\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"how-to-steps\">How To Start a Union At Your Workplace in 7 Steps<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0083d3\">Step 1: Talk to Your Coworkers<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"shortcode\"><div id=\"anim-6ab648076e5fe\" class=\"wpbdmv-animation align-center renderer-svg\" style=\"max-width: 75%; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">A union is when workers join together to improve their jobs. Talk to your coworkers about wages, benefits and working conditions to see if they want to make them better, too.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>More on Talking to Coworkers<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>It can be intimidating trying to jump into a conversation like this, so start with coworkers who you already know well. When you\u2019re chatting with them, at work or elsewhere, start finding natural ways to ask them questions like:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cHow have your schedules been lately?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cDo you feel like we\u2019re getting paid enough for our work?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWhat would you change about our work if you could?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After you start talking to people like this, you\u2019ll start to see what other issues people are having, and how much support you\u2019ll be able to get for a union from each person. This is all crucial info that you\u2019ll want to bring with you for your first conversation with a union organizer.&nbsp;<br><br>Learn more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/union-101-v2\/building-your-union\/#coworkers\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-text-gold-color\"><strong>Talking to your coworkers<\/strong><\/mark><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0083d3\">Step 2: Talk to a Union Organizer<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"shortcode\"><div id=\"anim-6ab648076e7cb\" class=\"wpbdmv-animation align-center renderer-svg\" style=\"max-width: 75%; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">No matter your questions, we\u2019re here to answer them and serve you. From learning how you can start a union to better understanding all the steps involved in negotiating a contract, we want you to have all the information you need.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>More on Your First Convo with a Union Organizer<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>When reaching out to one of our union organizers, there are a few key things that they\u2019ll talk to you about. <strong>Here\u2019s a few questions to keep in mind before your first conversation with us<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWhat are some of the issues and concerns that people have at your workplace?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWho do you know at work?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cHow many of these people do you have a strong relationship with?\u201d&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWho among them do you think would be supportive of a union?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWhat is the structural make-up of your workplace? What are the shifts, departments, etc?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cWhat is the breakdown of race, gender, age demographics at your workplace? How many languages are spoken on a given day there?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>\u201cDo people across departments have the same issues or different ones?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each of these questions reveals important details about how to best set up your union campaign from here. But don\u2019t worry: you don\u2019t need to have answers to all of these before an organizer talks with you. In fact, it\u2019s part of our job to help you answer them!<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0083d3\">Step 3: Start a Committee<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"shortcode\"><div id=\"anim-6ab648076e97a\" class=\"wpbdmv-animation align-center renderer-svg\" style=\"max-width: 75%; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">With the help of a Union Organizer, you and your coworkers will build an organizing committee. This will be the key group of leaders at your workplace who feel strongest about the need to organize. Your committee will then work together to get more coworkers involved with the effort to win a union contract that makes everyone\u2019s job better.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>More on Organizing Committees<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br><br>The folks you pick for your organizing committee will lead the charge in building your union and are the spokespeople for your campaign, so it\u2019s important that you choose your members wisely. To ensure you have the strongest committee for your union campaign, here are some qualities you want to see in your committee:<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"list\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"list-item\">\n<li>A variety of departments and shifts represented in the committee<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"list-item\">\n<li>Diversity in age, gender, and race that is reflective of your workplace<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"list-item\">\n<li>Workers who are are leaders and who you and your coworkers know are trustworthy \u2014 the kind of people you go to when you have a question you need answered.<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The more representative your committee is, the easier it will be to continue having conversations with everybody across your workplace. And the more your coworkers respect them, the more excited they\u2019ll be when they talk about your union campaign.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0083d3\">Step 4: Know Your Rights<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"shortcode\"><div id=\"anim-6ab648076eadc\" class=\"wpbdmv-animation align-center renderer-svg\" style=\"max-width: 75%; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Unions like the UFCW will bring you more control over your wages, benefits and workplace conditions. Companies would rather keep that control for themselves, so they often try to discourage employees from starting a union. Don\u2019t worry, it is your right, protected by federal labor law, to start a union. You have the right to talk to your coworkers about starting a union and about workplace conditions, including pay.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>More on Your Labor Rights<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"details wp-block-paragraph\"><br>The rights you have to union activity in the United States are protected by <strong>the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). <\/strong>Everything in this law lays out the protections you have to speak and act with your coworkers to improve your working conditions with a union.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the NLRA guarantees your rights to unionize, we know that not every employer follows it. But there are plenty of ways to make it harder for them interfere with your hard work!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"my-link wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>For more on the rights you have to organize, and how to ensure that your employer will observe them during your union campaign, check out our <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/union-101\/know-your-rights\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-text-gold-color\">Know Your Rights<\/mark><\/a><\/span> hub<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0083d3\">Step 5: Sign Union Support Cards<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"shortcode\"><div id=\"anim-6ab648076ec10\" class=\"wpbdmv-animation align-center renderer-svg\" style=\"max-width: 75%; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Once a majority of your coworkers agree on the need to have a union, you will sign support cards. These cards declare that you want to start a union and have the UFCW as your partner at work to help negotiate better wages, benefits and working conditions.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>More on Support Cards<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>When someone signs a support card, they\u2019re showing everybody else at work that they\u2019re ready to have a union at their workplace. If you\u2019re able to get a strong majority of people sign on, it confirms how much support your campaign actually has before going into a union election.&nbsp; <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is a kind of <strong>structure test<\/strong> that is crucial to assessing how likely you really are to win your union election: It\u2019s one thing when somebody tells you they\u2019ll vote yes so you\u2019ll stop bugging them about it, but when they agree to sign cards with everybody else, it shows that they mean business!&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0083d3\">Step 6: Vote!<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"shortcode\"><div id=\"anim-6ab648076eda9\" class=\"wpbdmv-animation align-center renderer-svg\" style=\"max-width: 75%; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Once a majority of your coworkers have signed union support cards, they are submitted to the National Labor Relations Board to request a union election. This part can take several weeks as the Board decides on an election date and determines who at your workplace can vote. If a majority of your coworkers vote YES at your election, your employer now has to recognize your union and bargain with you and your coworkers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>More on Union Elections<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>In most cases, the process for standard union elections begins when you file for your election with the NLRB. You and your employer will settle on the date, location, and other terms of your election via something called a <strong><em>stipulated agreement<\/em><\/strong>. Once you make this agreement, you can start preparing for your actual union election.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every last step leading up to this point will influence how big of a win you can get for your union. Your organizing committee will be working closely to make sure that every YES vote is confirmed and accounted for.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-text-color\" style=\"color:#0083d3\">Step 7: Negotiate Your Contract<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"shortcode\"><div id=\"anim-6ab648076ef5e\" class=\"wpbdmv-animation align-center renderer-svg\" style=\"max-width: 75%; margin-right: auto; margin-left: auto;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Congratulations! It\u2019s time to get the benefits you deserve! UFCW and our negotiating team will begin working with you and your coworkers to negotiate your first union contract. You and your coworkers will have the opportunity to vote on the contract before it is finalized to ensure it has the benefits and value you deserve. After you\u2019ve won your first contract, you can officially obtain UFCW membership!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"details\">\n<details class=\"wp-block-details details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>More on Your First Contract<\/strong><\/summary><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><br>From here, you and your newly formed union family will choose a bargaining committee to sit across the table from management as they negotiate over all of the conditions and benefits included in your contract. They\u2019ll work with UFCW staff to make sure that all of the biggest issues at your workplace are addressed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As your committee continues to meet with management, they\u2019ll settle on each subject and make <em>tentative agreements <\/em>on each issue. It\u2019s called <em>tentative<\/em> because nothing is set in stone in this process until all of your coworkers vote on it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After your bargaining committee reaches a full tentative agreement with the company, they will review it with all your coworkers. You will all have an opportunity to vote yes or no to the tentative agreement. If you and your coworkers vote yes, you then have a contract! A union contract is like a handbook but so much better \u2014 because you have a real say in what\u2019s in it and your boss can\u2019t change it own their own at any time like they could with their handbook.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/union-101\/union-contracts-and-bargaining\/\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-text-gold-color\">Union Contracts and Bargaining<\/mark><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n    \n    \n\n\n<section class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 contained-block module-padding\" data-module=\"related-videos\">\n            <h2 class=\"iota\">Hear from Our Members about the Benefits of Having a Union<\/h3>\n    \n    \n\n      <div class=\"tw-my-8\">\n\n        <div class=\"tw-flex tw-flex-wrap tw--mx-4 tw-mb-12\">\n                            \n<article class=\"tw-w-full lg:tw-w-1\/2 tw-px-4 transition-300 tw-mb-6 \">\n    <a\n        aria-label=\"It was my union that made sure my job had a good salary and benefits. Even more important, they helped me get my schedule in advance. So that I could plan my life, a full month ahead of time. When you\u2019re a single parent, the difference that that makes is everything. Now, I can spend time with my daughter, and plan who will take care of her when I can\u2019t.\r\nIt helps me raise my daughter right. It changed my life. My union family made the difference for my family and my life.\r\n\"\n        class=\"tw-block tw-overflow-hidden tw-h-full transition-300 tw-transform hover:tw-bg-bluegray tw-rounded-lg card-hover topline-in line-blue box-shadow tw-rounded-lg\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/Cyt_yBO3HbY\"\n        data-lity\n    >\n        <div data-id=\"video-holder-1330682185\" class=\"play-button tw-aspect-ratio-16\/9\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n                alt=\"Kim Mitchell\"\n                class=\"tw-absolute tw-object-cover tw-w-full tw-h-full\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2020\/09\/Kim-Mitchell-6.png\"\n                data-object-fit=\"cover\"\n            >\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"tw-px-6 tw-py-4 sm:tw-px-8 sm:tw-py-6\">\n                            <div class=\"zeta tw-mb-4 underline line-blue tw-pb-2\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 19 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"tw-w-5 tw-h-5 tw-px-1\">\n    <title>Quote<\/title>\n    <path d=\"M18.8506 12.174C18.8506 10.334 17.4246 9 14.9406 7.666C14.9866 5.596 16.6886 2.652 18.4826 0.811998L17.7466 0.0299976C14.0206 2.836 10.7086 6.654 10.7086 10.15C10.7086 13.37 12.8706 15.394 15.3086 15.394C17.3786 15.394 18.8506 14.06 18.8506 12.174ZM8.73058 12.174C8.73058 10.334 7.30458 9 4.82058 7.666C4.86658 5.596 6.56858 2.652 8.36258 0.811998L7.62658 0.0299976C3.90058 2.836 0.588578 6.654 0.588578 10.15C0.588578 13.37 2.75058 15.394 5.18858 15.394C7.25858 15.394 8.73058 14.06 8.73058 12.174Z\" class=\"tw-fill-current\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div>\n            \n            <p class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-text-16\">\n                It was my union that made sure my job had a good salary and benefits. Even more important, they helped me get my schedule in advance. So that I could plan my life, a full month ahead of time. When you\u2019re a single parent, the difference that that makes is everything. Now, I can spend time with my daughter, and plan who will take care of her when I can\u2019t.\r\nIt helps me raise my daughter right. It changed my life. My union family made the difference for my family and my life.\r\n\n            <\/p>\n\n                                                <p class=\"small tw-font-bold\">Kim Mitchell, <\/p>\n                                                                <p class=\"small\">UFCW Local 400<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/article>\n                            \n<article class=\"tw-w-full lg:tw-w-1\/2 tw-px-4 transition-300 tw-mb-6 \">\n    <a\n        aria-label=\"The truth is that without UFCW fighting for us, standing up for me, we know our jobs wouldn\u2019t have the wages or benefits that we deserve.They listen to us. They fight for us. They negotiate strong contracts \u2014 contracts that have helped me take care of myself and the ones I love. They\u2019ve made a real difference in my life.\"\n        class=\"tw-block tw-overflow-hidden tw-h-full transition-300 tw-transform hover:tw-bg-bluegray tw-rounded-lg card-hover topline-in line-blue box-shadow tw-rounded-lg\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/S5yihkts2h8\"\n        data-lity\n    >\n        <div data-id=\"video-holder-1058412019\" class=\"play-button tw-aspect-ratio-16\/9\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\"\n                alt=\"Jose Guarado\"\n                class=\"tw-absolute tw-object-cover tw-w-full tw-h-full\"\n                src=\"https:\/\/www.ufcw.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/61\/files\/2020\/09\/Jose-Guarado-3-1.png\"\n                data-object-fit=\"cover\"\n            >\n        <\/div>\n\n        <div class=\"tw-px-6 tw-py-4 sm:tw-px-8 sm:tw-py-6\">\n                            <div class=\"zeta tw-mb-4 underline line-blue tw-pb-2\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 19 16\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"tw-w-5 tw-h-5 tw-px-1\">\n    <title>Quote<\/title>\n    <path d=\"M18.8506 12.174C18.8506 10.334 17.4246 9 14.9406 7.666C14.9866 5.596 16.6886 2.652 18.4826 0.811998L17.7466 0.0299976C14.0206 2.836 10.7086 6.654 10.7086 10.15C10.7086 13.37 12.8706 15.394 15.3086 15.394C17.3786 15.394 18.8506 14.06 18.8506 12.174ZM8.73058 12.174C8.73058 10.334 7.30458 9 4.82058 7.666C4.86658 5.596 6.56858 2.652 8.36258 0.811998L7.62658 0.0299976C3.90058 2.836 0.588578 6.654 0.588578 10.15C0.588578 13.37 2.75058 15.394 5.18858 15.394C7.25858 15.394 8.73058 14.06 8.73058 12.174Z\" class=\"tw-fill-current\" \/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/div>\n            \n            <p class=\"tw-mb-4 tw-text-16\">\n                The truth is that without UFCW fighting for us, standing up for me, we know our jobs wouldn\u2019t have the wages or benefits that we deserve.They listen to us. They fight for us. They negotiate strong contracts \u2014 contracts that have helped me take care of myself and the ones I love. They\u2019ve made a real difference in my life.\n            <\/p>\n\n                                                <p class=\"small tw-font-bold\">Jose Guarado, <\/p>\n                                                                <p class=\"small\">UFCW Local 770<\/p>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/a>\n<\/article>\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"quote\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My union contract guarantees that I wasn\u2019t penalized when I took maternity leave. When I returned to work my union made sure the company gave me my annual wage increase that I missed while on leave.<\/p>\n<\/div><cite>&#8211; Melissa Gutierrez, UFCW Local 1428, Rite Aid<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"heading\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits\">Pros and Cons of Having a Union<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"paragraph\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A union is a proven way to make your job better. When you have a union, you and your coworkers get to have a say in your wages, schedule, vacation policy, retirement plan, store safety, and anything else that impacts your life at work.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 contained-block module-padding rich-text\">\n    \n    <table class=\"tablesaw tablesaw-stack tw-text-left md:tw-text-\" data-tablesaw-mode=\"stack\" data-module=\"table\" border=\"0\">\n                    <thead>\n                <tr>\n                                            <th>UFCW Union Advantage<\/th>\n                                            <th>With a Union<\/th>\n                                            <th>No Union<\/th>\n                                    <\/tr>\n            <\/thead>\n                <tbody>\n                            <tr>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td>\t\nBetter wages and regular raises<\/td>\n                                                                        \n                        \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>Yes<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#00822C\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M23.3597 9.36945C22.8697 8.87945 22.0797 8.87945 21.5897 9.36945L12.3897 18.5695L9.12969 15.3095C8.63969 14.8195 7.84969 14.8195 7.35969 15.3095C6.86969 15.7995 6.86969 16.5895 7.35969 17.0795L12.3897 22.0995L23.3597 11.1295C23.8497 10.6495 23.8497 9.84945 23.3597 9.36945Z\" fill=\"#00822C\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>No<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#CC4545\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M17.0597 15.2897L21.2197 11.1297C21.7097 10.6397 21.7097 9.84969 21.2197 9.35969C20.7297 8.86969 19.9397 8.86969 19.4497 9.35969L15.2897 13.5197L11.1297 9.36969C10.6397 8.87969 9.84969 8.87969 9.35969 9.36969C8.86969 9.85969 8.86969 10.6497 9.35969 11.1397L13.5197 15.2997L9.35969 19.4597C8.86969 19.9497 8.86969 20.7397 9.35969 21.2297C9.59969 21.4697 9.91969 21.5997 10.2397 21.5997C10.5597 21.5997 10.8797 21.4797 11.1197 21.2297L15.2797 17.0697L19.4397 21.2297C19.6797 21.4697 19.9997 21.5997 20.3197 21.5997C20.6397 21.5997 20.9597 21.4797 21.1997 21.2297C21.6897 20.7397 21.6897 19.9497 21.1997 19.4597L17.0597 15.2897Z\" fill=\"#C91128\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td>\t\nThe ability to come together with your coworkers to negotiate your pay and benefits<\/td>\n                                                                        \n                        \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>Yes<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#00822C\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M23.3597 9.36945C22.8697 8.87945 22.0797 8.87945 21.5897 9.36945L12.3897 18.5695L9.12969 15.3095C8.63969 14.8195 7.84969 14.8195 7.35969 15.3095C6.86969 15.7995 6.86969 16.5895 7.35969 17.0795L12.3897 22.0995L23.3597 11.1295C23.8497 10.6495 23.8497 9.84945 23.3597 9.36945Z\" fill=\"#00822C\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>No<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#CC4545\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M17.0597 15.2897L21.2197 11.1297C21.7097 10.6397 21.7097 9.84969 21.2197 9.35969C20.7297 8.86969 19.9397 8.86969 19.4497 9.35969L15.2897 13.5197L11.1297 9.36969C10.6397 8.87969 9.84969 8.87969 9.35969 9.36969C8.86969 9.85969 8.86969 10.6497 9.35969 11.1397L13.5197 15.2997L9.35969 19.4597C8.86969 19.9497 8.86969 20.7397 9.35969 21.2297C9.59969 21.4697 9.91969 21.5997 10.2397 21.5997C10.5597 21.5997 10.8797 21.4797 11.1197 21.2297L15.2797 17.0697L19.4397 21.2297C19.6797 21.4697 19.9997 21.5997 20.3197 21.5997C20.6397 21.5997 20.9597 21.4797 21.1997 21.2297C21.6897 20.7397 21.6897 19.9497 21.1997 19.4597L17.0597 15.2897Z\" fill=\"#C91128\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td>Guaranteed hours and stable schedules<\/td>\n                                                                        \n                        \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>Yes<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#00822C\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M23.3597 9.36945C22.8697 8.87945 22.0797 8.87945 21.5897 9.36945L12.3897 18.5695L9.12969 15.3095C8.63969 14.8195 7.84969 14.8195 7.35969 15.3095C6.86969 15.7995 6.86969 16.5895 7.35969 17.0795L12.3897 22.0995L23.3597 11.1295C23.8497 10.6495 23.8497 9.84945 23.3597 9.36945Z\" fill=\"#00822C\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>No<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#CC4545\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M17.0597 15.2897L21.2197 11.1297C21.7097 10.6397 21.7097 9.84969 21.2197 9.35969C20.7297 8.86969 19.9397 8.86969 19.4497 9.35969L15.2897 13.5197L11.1297 9.36969C10.6397 8.87969 9.84969 8.87969 9.35969 9.36969C8.86969 9.85969 8.86969 10.6497 9.35969 11.1397L13.5197 15.2997L9.35969 19.4597C8.86969 19.9497 8.86969 20.7397 9.35969 21.2297C9.59969 21.4697 9.91969 21.5997 10.2397 21.5997C10.5597 21.5997 10.8797 21.4797 11.1197 21.2297L15.2797 17.0697L19.4397 21.2297C19.6797 21.4697 19.9997 21.5997 20.3197 21.5997C20.6397 21.5997 20.9597 21.4797 21.1997 21.2297C21.6897 20.7397 21.6897 19.9497 21.1997 19.4597L17.0597 15.2897Z\" fill=\"#C91128\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td>Affordable healthcare with coverage for prescriptions, dental and vision<\/td>\n                                                                        \n                        \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>Yes<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#00822C\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M23.3597 9.36945C22.8697 8.87945 22.0797 8.87945 21.5897 9.36945L12.3897 18.5695L9.12969 15.3095C8.63969 14.8195 7.84969 14.8195 7.35969 15.3095C6.86969 15.7995 6.86969 16.5895 7.35969 17.0795L12.3897 22.0995L23.3597 11.1295C23.8497 10.6495 23.8497 9.84945 23.3597 9.36945Z\" fill=\"#00822C\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>No<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#CC4545\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M17.0597 15.2897L21.2197 11.1297C21.7097 10.6397 21.7097 9.84969 21.2197 9.35969C20.7297 8.86969 19.9397 8.86969 19.4497 9.35969L15.2897 13.5197L11.1297 9.36969C10.6397 8.87969 9.84969 8.87969 9.35969 9.36969C8.86969 9.85969 8.86969 10.6497 9.35969 11.1397L13.5197 15.2997L9.35969 19.4597C8.86969 19.9497 8.86969 20.7397 9.35969 21.2297C9.59969 21.4697 9.91969 21.5997 10.2397 21.5997C10.5597 21.5997 10.8797 21.4797 11.1197 21.2297L15.2797 17.0697L19.4397 21.2297C19.6797 21.4697 19.9997 21.5997 20.3197 21.5997C20.6397 21.5997 20.9597 21.4797 21.1997 21.2297C21.6897 20.7397 21.6897 19.9497 21.1997 19.4597L17.0597 15.2897Z\" fill=\"#C91128\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td>Free college for you and your family<\/td>\n                                                                        \n                        \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>Yes<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#00822C\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M23.3597 9.36945C22.8697 8.87945 22.0797 8.87945 21.5897 9.36945L12.3897 18.5695L9.12969 15.3095C8.63969 14.8195 7.84969 14.8195 7.35969 15.3095C6.86969 15.7995 6.86969 16.5895 7.35969 17.0795L12.3897 22.0995L23.3597 11.1295C23.8497 10.6495 23.8497 9.84945 23.3597 9.36945Z\" fill=\"#00822C\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>No<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#CC4545\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M17.0597 15.2897L21.2197 11.1297C21.7097 10.6397 21.7097 9.84969 21.2197 9.35969C20.7297 8.86969 19.9397 8.86969 19.4497 9.35969L15.2897 13.5197L11.1297 9.36969C10.6397 8.87969 9.84969 8.87969 9.35969 9.36969C8.86969 9.85969 8.86969 10.6497 9.35969 11.1397L13.5197 15.2997L9.35969 19.4597C8.86969 19.9497 8.86969 20.7397 9.35969 21.2297C9.59969 21.4697 9.91969 21.5997 10.2397 21.5997C10.5597 21.5997 10.8797 21.4797 11.1197 21.2297L15.2797 17.0697L19.4397 21.2297C19.6797 21.4697 19.9997 21.5997 20.3197 21.5997C20.6397 21.5997 20.9597 21.4797 21.1997 21.2297C21.6897 20.7397 21.6897 19.9497 21.1997 19.4597L17.0597 15.2897Z\" fill=\"#C91128\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                    <\/tr>\n                            <tr>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td>More paid vacation, holidays, and sick days<\/td>\n                                                                        \n                        \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>Yes<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#00822C\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M23.3597 9.36945C22.8697 8.87945 22.0797 8.87945 21.5897 9.36945L12.3897 18.5695L9.12969 15.3095C8.63969 14.8195 7.84969 14.8195 7.35969 15.3095C6.86969 15.7995 6.86969 16.5895 7.35969 17.0795L12.3897 22.0995L23.3597 11.1295C23.8497 10.6495 23.8497 9.84945 23.3597 9.36945Z\" fill=\"#00822C\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>No<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#CC4545\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M17.0597 15.2897L21.2197 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        \n                        \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>Yes<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#00822C\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M23.3597 9.36945C22.8697 8.87945 22.0797 8.87945 21.5897 9.36945L12.3897 18.5695L9.12969 15.3095C8.63969 14.8195 7.84969 14.8195 7.35969 15.3095C6.86969 15.7995 6.86969 16.5895 7.35969 17.0795L12.3897 22.0995L23.3597 11.1295C23.8497 10.6495 23.8497 9.84945 23.3597 9.36945Z\" fill=\"#00822C\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>No<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#CC4545\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M17.0597 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                \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>Yes<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#00822C\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M23.3597 9.36945C22.8697 8.87945 22.0797 8.87945 21.5897 9.36945L12.3897 18.5695L9.12969 15.3095C8.63969 14.8195 7.84969 14.8195 7.35969 15.3095C6.86969 15.7995 6.86969 16.5895 7.35969 17.0795L12.3897 22.0995L23.3597 11.1295C23.8497 10.6495 23.8497 9.84945 23.3597 9.36945Z\" fill=\"#00822C\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>No<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#CC4545\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M17.0597 15.2897L21.2197 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              <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>Yes<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#00822C\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M23.3597 9.36945C22.8697 8.87945 22.0797 8.87945 21.5897 9.36945L12.3897 18.5695L9.12969 15.3095C8.63969 14.8195 7.84969 14.8195 7.35969 15.3095C6.86969 15.7995 6.86969 16.5895 7.35969 17.0795L12.3897 22.0995L23.3597 11.1295C23.8497 10.6495 23.8497 9.84945 23.3597 9.36945Z\" fill=\"#00822C\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>No<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#CC4545\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M17.0597 15.2897L21.2197 11.1297C21.7097 10.6397 21.7097 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               <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>Yes<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#00822C\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M23.3597 9.36945C22.8697 8.87945 22.0797 8.87945 21.5897 9.36945L12.3897 18.5695L9.12969 15.3095C8.63969 14.8195 7.84969 14.8195 7.35969 15.3095C6.86969 15.7995 6.86969 16.5895 7.35969 17.0795L12.3897 22.0995L23.3597 11.1295C23.8497 10.6495 23.8497 9.84945 23.3597 9.36945Z\" fill=\"#00822C\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>No<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#CC4545\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M17.0597 15.2897L21.2197 11.1297C21.7097 10.6397 21.7097 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               \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>Yes<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#00822C\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M23.3597 9.36945C22.8697 8.87945 22.0797 8.87945 21.5897 9.36945L12.3897 18.5695L9.12969 15.3095C8.63969 14.8195 7.84969 14.8195 7.35969 15.3095C6.86969 15.7995 6.86969 16.5895 7.35969 17.0795L12.3897 22.0995L23.3597 11.1295C23.8497 10.6495 23.8497 9.84945 23.3597 9.36945Z\" fill=\"#00822C\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>No<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#CC4545\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M17.0597 15.2897L21.2197 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 <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>Yes<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#00822C\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M23.3597 9.36945C22.8697 8.87945 22.0797 8.87945 21.5897 9.36945L12.3897 18.5695L9.12969 15.3095C8.63969 14.8195 7.84969 14.8195 7.35969 15.3095C6.86969 15.7995 6.86969 16.5895 7.35969 17.0795L12.3897 22.0995L23.3597 11.1295C23.8497 10.6495 23.8497 9.84945 23.3597 9.36945Z\" fill=\"#00822C\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                                                                                \n                        <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>No<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#CC4545\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M17.0597 15.2897L21.2197 11.1297C21.7097 10.6397 21.7097 9.84969 21.2197 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          <td><svg width=\"30\" height=\"30\" viewBox=\"0 0 30 30\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"\">\n    <title>Yes<\/title>\n    <circle cx=\"15\" cy=\"15\" r=\"15\" fill=\"#00822C\" fill-opacity=\"0.15\"\/>\n    <path d=\"M23.3597 9.36945C22.8697 8.87945 22.0797 8.87945 21.5897 9.36945L12.3897 18.5695L9.12969 15.3095C8.63969 14.8195 7.84969 14.8195 7.35969 15.3095C6.86969 15.7995 6.86969 16.5895 7.35969 17.0795L12.3897 22.0995L23.3597 11.1295C23.8497 10.6495 23.8497 9.84945 23.3597 9.36945Z\" fill=\"#00822C\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n<\/td>\n                                    <\/tr>\n                    <\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<br>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text contained-block\" data-module=\"html\">\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator is-style-wide\">\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"tw-max-w-217 tw-m-auto tw-px-6 rich-text 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