This Union Employment Offer Letter Agreement template ensures that the offer of employment is clearly defined in harmony with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). It helps employers and employees understand their mutual obligations under unionized employment arrangements, covering key areas such as wages, benefits, dues, probation, and grievance procedures.
Key Features of this Template:
- Position, Reporting & Start Date
Clearly specifies the job title, supervisor, and expected start date, to avoid misunderstandings from day one. - Compensation & Benefits
Aligns pay, overtime, benefits and other monetary/non-monetary terms with the prevailing union agreement for predictable, transparent negotiations. - Union Membership & Dues
Sets expectations regarding union membership requirements, dues, and related obligations as per the CBA. - Work Hours, Schedule & Probationary Period
Covers scheduling, expected hours, probationary terms — all in accordance with union rules. - Governance under the Collective Bargaining Agreement
Makes clear that in any conflict this offer letter will defer to the CBA; ensures rights to just cause discipline, grievance procedures, etc. - Acceptance & Signatures
Easy-to-follow acceptance process — employee signature, date — to make it formal and binding.
Why Use This Template
- Avoids ambiguity by referencing union rules, so both employer & employee know what to expect.
- Helps maintain legal compliance with union contracts and labor laws.
- Simplifies onboarding in unionized workplaces.
- Protects both sides by making the obligations and rights explicit.
What’s Included
- Fully-editable Microsoft Word document (DOCX)
- Clear sections / placeholders for: name, start date, wage/benefits, union details, signature, etc.
- Guidance/comments (if needed) for customizing parts relevant to your jurisdiction or union agreement.
How to Use
- Download the template.
- Replace bracketed fields (e.g. [Employee Name], [Start Date]) with the specific information.
- Review union CBA to ensure all referenced clauses are current.
- Have authorized signatory and the employee sign to accept.
- Keep a copy for records/union filing if required.
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