# workers - why join?

You can see more about the general benefits of being a Member of Equal Care Co-op [here](/the-bylaws/members/what-the-co-op-does-for-you.md). These benefits are specific to Worker Membership:

(a) First access to new work opportunities: all new work which is directly contracted by Equal Care Co-op shall be advertised exclusively to Worker Members for at least 7 working days.

(b) First access to training opportunities: any training opportunity that is not directly required in the course of carrying out your job shall be exclusively offered to Worker Members for at least 3 working days.


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