Working for a fairer world and on behalf of peace, disarmament, a cleaner environment and co-operation requires a lasting commitment both in the national and the international arena. We are working to realise these very objectives through international trade union organisations. The pace of European integration has been rapid in recent years and this is a trend which looks set to continue. For this reason we feel that co-operation by trade union organisations at all levels will continue to be an important element of union work for many years to come. Individual union members can use the union to influence their own pay and terms and conditions of employment.
Every member is entitled to propose improvements in collective agreements.
When a proposal for a new collective agreement has been negotiated, it may be submitted to a referendum of the union's members. If a significant majority is opposed to the proposal, then the union may apply pressure for better terms, for example by taking industrial action. When a strike has been called the union pays strike pay to those involved. Union members are also members of the construction industry unemployment benefit fund. In the event of the loss of employment the member receives unemployment benefit from the fund.