\f\fD happens. D demands, things look quite a bit different. Companies listen and change Union workers are more likely to have paid sick days and health insurance on the job Share of private sector workers with access to paid sick days and health 94% insurance, by union status, 2019 Nonunion Union 67% 72% Access to health care Access to paid sick benefits leave benefits Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Compensation Survey 2019 Economic Policy Institute Here are a but few recent examples of what the UAW and other unions have been able to do to protect workers during the COVID-19 crisis: The UAW has negotiated and continues to negotiate in all sectors with all employers to keep members safe and establish necessary safety measures in the workplace. The UAW worked with General Motors, Ford Motor Company and FCA to cease operations until safety protocols could be established. The UAW worked with John Deere to cease operations in Moline, Illinois. and a half. . Negotiating with Blue Cross/Blue Shield to keep represented workers safe - UAW members are allowed to stay at home unless they volunteer to work at time making ventilators and masks. UAW negotiated safety conditions for the opening of GM and Ford facilities to begin . Unions representing state workers in Michigan, including the UAW, have negotiated bonus pay for state employees who work with the public, called "COVID-19 Premium