Union Advantage
The IAM makes good things happen. The IAM provides
dignity and respect and allows you to have a voice at work.
The IAM also helps your community. Wages are better for
union workers and this creates a higher standard of living
allowing for better schools and public services. Also,
unions help narrow the pay gap between races and sexes.
Here are some facts about wages:
| Category | Non-Union | Union | Difference |
| Overall | $599 | $760 | $161 |
| Women | $523 | $696 | $173 |
| African Americans | $491 | $665 | $174 |
| Latinos | $419 | $632 | $213 |
The same is true for benefits:
| Category | Non-Union | Union | Difference |
| Pensions | 14% | 69% | 55% |
| Health Benefits | 49% | 75% | 26% |
| Disability | 30% | 69% | 39% |
| Life Insurance | 51% | 82% | 31% |
| Health Benefits Co-Pay | 86% | 54% | -32% |
Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Earning, January 2004
