Train dispatchers helping other train dispatchers is what ATDA is all about. If you are considering joining ATDA and want to understand more about how union pay and dues work, this interview with ATDA Vice President, Kevin Porter, and ATDA Secretary-Treasurer, Bill Sikes, breaks it all down. Learn more about:
✅ The benefits of union base pay and how it compares to non-union base wages
✅ How unions represent members to negotiate for better pay, benefits, and working conditions (with member input and alignment)
✅ Examples of how union membership and representation can impact paychecks
✅ What union dues are, how they're calculated, and where they go, and do they break the bank?
Union membership is about more than just dues—it's about building strength, solidarity, and a voice for workers like you! If you're interested in learning how unions protect workers and help them earn more, this video is for you.
