Why be a part of a Staff Union?

 

A Labour Union is an organization of workers who have come together to achieve common goals such as improving safety standards, achieving higher pay and benefits such as health care and retirement, increasing the number of employees an employer assigns to complete the work, and better working conditions. A Labour Union, through its leadership, bargains with the employer on behalf of union members (rank and file members) and negotiates labour contracts (collective bargaining) with employers. The most common purpose of these associations or unions is “maintaining or improving the conditions of their employment”. This may include the negotiation of salaries, work rules, complaint procedures, rules governing hiring, firing and promotion of workers, benefits, workplace safety and policies.

Extracted from Wikipedia

There are two unions at National Investment Bank and these two cooperate when necessary to serve the interest of all staff. All permanent members of staff will be members of one of the two main unions by virtue of their employment. The National Investment Bank Senionr Staff Association (NIBSSA) is also referred to as the Professional and Management Staff Union (PMSU).

PMSU membership is mandatory to all NIB employees of senior staff grade regardless of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, nationality, political affiliation, age or religion.

Member responsibilities

• All members pay a compulsory membership fee that is deducted from your salaries each month.
• Members are expected to contribute to delibrations and partake in polls and elections.

Member Benefits

• First and foremost, a formidable force that works constantly for your best interest
• Access to Staff Loans
• Leave Allowances
• Annual cash bonuses