• You must not be less than sixteen (16) years and not older than seventy-five (75) years.
• Complete and submit the Union Application Form for consideration.
• Pay the Entrance Fee.

That will make you a financial member if approved for membership.

• Union representation
  
  
• Improved wages/salary
  
  
• Improved conditions of work
  
  
• Many fringe benefits

Overtime is gained after eight (8) hours a day, and forty (40) hours a week in some instances. Normal overtime hours are calculated at time and a half (1.5) and in some instances double (2x) time.

Overtime rates for Saturday, Sunday and public holidays are more than time and a half. Check your Collective Agreement for time specific to your company.

An employee shall be eligible for paid leave at normal rates of pay for actual illness or physical incapacitation. Sick Leave can be uncertified or certified.

Any number can approach the Union, however, in most instances support from 50% + 1(simple majority) of the employees is required to obtain official recognition from the Labour Commissioner.

• Retroactive pay or commonly "back pay" is remuneration to employees for a period that has elapsed but is due.

• No.
  
  section 17 of the Labour Act 2006 (Alteration of Contract) provides for mutual consent.