There are lots of reasons.

Take this TA for instance. Just drop all pay rates out of it for a minute.

The amount of work and resources to put together a project like this is enormous.

This is a solid contract with excellent work rules and rock star scope protection. That's your job protection, that's how your union saves your job is by working on and ratifying contracts like this one.

This contract not only will help save your job, it will allow you to have a life while you work here.

You vote how you feel necassary, but I work under decent rules now and the few small things this contract brings to me adds quality to my life and money in my bank account, all without a penny raise.

What's it going to do for you?