An organization formed for the purpose of dealing with employers on matters concerned with grievances, labor disputes, rate of pay, hours of employment or work conditions.

Job security: for example, nonunion employees are typically hired "at will," meaning they can be fired for no reason. Employers can't terminate a worker for discriminatory reasons such as race, religion, age and the like..

More access to benefits: for example, 93% of unionized workers were entitled to medical benefits compared to 69 percent of their nonunion peers

Better wages: for example, union workers make $917 while non union workers make $717 according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor

Strength in numbers: for example,Unionized workers have more power as a cohesive group than by acting individually.

Union dues and initiation fees:Dues can range from $200 to several hundred dollars per year, partially offsetting higher wages. Some unions also require a one-time initiation fee.

Loss of autonomy:The flip side of job security is that union members sacrifice individuality by belonging to a group. You may disagree with the union's decisions, but you are bound by them.

Seniority:The advantages that seniority provides can be a detriment to newer employees. You may be more productive or talented than a veteran worker, yet you're the one who likely will be laid off in a downsizing.

Less collaborative work environments:Unionized workers experience less of a sense of partnership and trust with their supervisors, according to a survey conducted by the Gallup and Health ways organizations last year.

3 Part time jobs covered by the ESA 1. Retail Stores, 2. Hotels, 3. Domestic Services

To be paid minimum wage you must: 1. Work more than 28 hours a week while in school, 2. If they work during a school holiday (March Break, Summer Vacation, Christmas Break), 3. The student is under the age of 18

Entitled to a coffee break?: Young workers are entitled to a 30 minute break after working 5 hours, young workers may not work over those 5 hours without a break.

Job Description: Combination of a counselor, parent, mentor, and friend. Youth they work with often have problems that originate from home situations, substance abuse, or trouble with the law. Some have developmental or medical conditions that affect their behavior.

Top 3 Activities: For one, they use different kinds of talk therapy to help their clients change and manage their attitudes and behavior, counsel clients one-on-one and in group therapy sessions, and address problems one on one.

Working Conditions Employed by provincial and municipal government departments, treatment centers, group homes, youth shelters, community organizations, schools, and hospitals.

Earnings In general, earnings for full-time child and youth workers range from about $24,000 to $50,000 a year. However, people in supervisory positions can earn more than $50,000 a year.