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Union membership

How to Join and What It Involves 

If you are interested in becoming a member of our trade union, simply fill out the application form and submit it. You can find more information under the  Join unions tab.

Being a union member involves paying membership fees. The monthly fee for our organization is 200 CZK. The payment must be made to our account, or it can be automatically deducted from your salary, so you don't have to worry about it. Salary deductions are made based on consent, which is part of the application form.

Benefits of Membership

Being part of a trade union provides numerous advantages that can help improve working conditions, ensure legal protection, and increase job security. 

 Key benefits include:

1. Protection of Rights and Support in Disputes

  • The union defends employees' interests in resolving workplace disputes.
  • Provides legal assistance and representation in cases such as unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, or discrimination.
  • Helps negotiate better conditions within labor law regulations.

2. Collective Bargaining

  • Members benefit from collective negotiations, where the union works to secure higher wages, better working hours, bonuses, and additional benefits for its members.
  • Union-negotiated collective agreements often provide better terms than individual contracts.

3. Improving Working Conditions

  • The union focuses on workplace safety and occupational health.
  • It can ensure stricter compliance with labor laws, such as proper breaks, working hours, and hygiene standards.

4. Social and Financial Benefits

  • Union members often gain access to various benefits, such as contributions for recreation, education, transportation, or meals.
  • Members also have access to the Odbory PLUS program.

5. Support During Reorganization and Layoffs

  • The union protects members from unfair dismissal and negotiates compensation during mass layoffs or workplace changes.
  • Provides guidance and assistance in finding new employment.

6. Legal and Advisory Services

  • Members receive free legal consultation on labor law matters.
  • The union helps navigate contracts, workplace conditions, and other employment-related issues.

7. Opportunity to Influence Decision-Making

  • As a union member, you can participate in decisions affecting workplace policies and conditions.
  • You can vote in union representative elections or become a union representative yourself.