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CLEVELAND WORKERS: IT'S TIME FOR A UNION

Whether you’re organizing a union with your coworkers or looking for a union job, this is your gateway to fair pay, safer workplaces, and stronger communities.
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You and your coworkers have the right to a voice on the job. Learn how to form a union with confidential guidance and support from the Cleveland labor community.
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Ready for a career with fair wages, great benefits, and real job security? Explore union job openings and apprenticeship programs across Northeast Ohio. Start your search for a better future today.

THE UNION DIFFERENCE IS CLEAR

By standing together, Cleveland's union members have a powerful voice to improve their jobs and their communities. Collective bargaining leads to a better and more secure life for working families.
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10% - 15%
higher wages

Union workers earn, on average, 10.9% more than their non-union peers.

96%
Health Insurance Access

Ninety-six percent of union workers have employer-provided health insurance, but only 69% of nonunion workers do.

91%
Access to Paid Sick Leave

of union workers have access to employer-provided health insurance, versus 68% of non-union workers.

76% defined-benefit pension

of union workers have a defined-benefit pension plan, compared to only 16% of non-union workers.

GETTING TO KNOW US BETTER: MEET our ORGANIZERS

These experienced organizers are part of the Cleveland labor movement and are committed to helping you.
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North Shore AFL-CIO

Brian Pearson

Brian is the Executive Secretary of the North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor, representing 80,000 union members across Greater Cleveland from the public, private, and building trades sectors. He comes from the International Association of Fire Fighters. For general organizing inquiries or you aren’t sure where to direct your lead, contact Brian.

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Union Stories

Every union begins with a story of workers standing together. Here, we share the voices and experiences of Cleveland's labor movement—from recent organizing victories to the lifelong benefits of solidarity. Find inspiration and learn from those who have walked this path.
August 29, 2025

From the Firehouse to the AFL-CIO: A Union Journey

Without that union contract, none of it would have been possible. I’m 35 now, and thanks to my union at the firehouse and the AFL-CIO, I’ve never paid a dime out of my paycheck for health insurance. I've never had to worry about how to pay a bill and we've gotten to travel, now as a family of 3.
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Connect with an experienced union organizer. Every conversation is completely confidential. This is a free resource provided by the North Shore AFL-CIO to help workers understand their rights and options.
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Your privacy is our top priority. Any information you share is held in the strictest confidence. We will never contact your employer. Speaking with a union organizer about improving your job is a legally protected activity.
A No-Pressure Conversation
This is your opportunity to ask questions and learn about your options, completely free of any obligation. An experienced organizer will listen to your concerns and provide clear, straightforward information to help you decide on your next steps.
Knowledge is Power
Every successful union drive starts with workers learning their rights. This conversation is the first step toward understanding how you and your coworkers can gain a legally-binding voice on the job for fair pay, better benefits, and dignity.

About Unionize CLE

UnionizeCLE.org is Greater Cleveland’s union organizing hub.
We are an initiative of the North Shore AFL-CIO Federation of Labor, helping workers find union jobs or organize at their workplace to win fair pay, safer conditions, and the benefits and protections that come with union membership.

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