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The Service Contract Act (SCA) is a law that requires contractors who provide services to the federal government to ensure certain minimum working conditions for their workers. The contractors are required to pay wages and benefits comparable to those paid to other workers doing similar work in the area. Lean more.
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It's your right to join together with your co-workers to improve your workplace. And it's your right to form a union. Retaliation by your employer is illegal. Learn more.
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Higher wages. Better benefits. A voice on the job. Fair treatment. Respect. Find out how a union can hold your contractor accountable and help you win the conditions you deserve. Learn more.
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Widely regarded as America's most democratic union, UE represents thousands of workers employed by federal contractors from coast to coast. Learn more.
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While the cost of living has gone up in our area, federal contractors in my area have not had a fair Wage Determination during the past 12 months that has resulted in a pay raise. We call on the Department of Labor to issue a new Service Contract Act (SCA) Wage Determination for our classification in our area. Sign the petition here
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UE Victories
UE members stop contractor healthcare changesMembers of UE Locals 228 and 808 won a massive victory when they secured a new health insurance agreement that reduces insurance premiums and lowers their out-of-pocket costs in 2019. Read more here
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UE wins $2.9 million for misclassified employees700 workers employed by the contractors at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Center in St. Albans won millions in back pay because they have a union. Read more here
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Workers win wage increases and get rid of unfair feesThe 600 workers who process immigration documents at the Department of State’s National Visa Center won good annual raises, benefit increases and more. Read more here
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Federal Contractors Are Taking a Stand
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For too long, we've worked to make our employers successful while receiving low wages and unfair treatment in return. It feels like everytime contractors change, we have to start all over again. We deserve to be respected, and our work should be values. UE, the union for federal contractors, fights for living wages, respect and a voice at work. Join us!
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