The Union Advantage for H&M workers: Comparison between unionized and non-unionized Sales Advisors
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COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT |
EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK |
Seniority |
Seniority governs layoff, recall, vacation requests |
None |
Hours |
Fulltime: minimum 32 hours/week |
None |
Availability |
Fulltime must be available 6 days/week |
Fulltime must be available 7 days/week |
Wage Increases |
Up to 4.5% increase per year |
No written policy |
Holidays |
Paid statutory holidays |
Same |
Wellness/ |
Fulltime: 7 sick days per year |
Fulltime: 0-7 sick days |
Vacation |
Fulltime: 10 days (year one); |
Same |
Discipline/ |
Just cause protection |
None |
Bereavement |
Up to 5 days |
Same |
Jury Duty |
Up to 10 days |
Same |
Shop Stewards |
Minimum: 1 per store |
None |
Shop Standards |
Employee not required to pay for damage to store materials |
None |
Job |
All vacancies must be posted |
None |
Emergency Closings |
Shift paid if sent home early due to emergency |
Same |
Insurance |
Fulltime: extensive coverage for life insurance, STD, LTD, medical, dental, vision, partner benefits |
Same |
Parental Leave |
3 months unpaid leave in addition to legal requirements |
Same |
Employee Discount |
25% discount on all merchandise |
Same |