A collective agreement is an agreement signed between contractors and the union that sets out workers` rights. As a trade unionist, you are part of a democratic process and have an influence on what needs to be negotiated. A bargaining committee negotiates „in good faith” to reach an agreement on wages, benefits and working conditions. The treaty is then ratified (approved) by a majority of workers. Please copy and paste this integration script where you wish to embed it For more information on MEMBERSHIP INEF Local #488, please contact: (203) 452-7679 IBEW, Local 488 721 Main Street. Monroe, CT 06468 All communications are confidential to protect your rights! Are you an open shop employee looking for a fair labour price, health and benefits, a pension plan to protect your future, safe working conditions, specialized training and representation in labour disputes? Consider the following: For detailed comparisons of Open Shop salaries and benefits versus union membership, please visit ibEW at www.ibew.com/Join-the-IBEW. So why don`t they sign a treaty that protects the rights of their workers? Electrical contractors often belong to associations formed by employers to promote and promote their interests, such as: Builders and Associated Contractors Connecticut Association of Electrical Contractors Association of Subcontractors Association of Independent Electrical Contractors Association of Electrical Contractors When you do business, electrical contractors sign contracts when they bid when they buy supplies and they would never think of doing work without signing a contract. Please fill out this form, we will try to answer you as soon as possible. .