UNION 101: Weingarten Rights

WEINGARTEN RIGHTS: A bargaining unit employee has the legal right to be represented by its union at an investigatory interview with his or her supervisor when the employee reasonably believes that the interview may lead to a disciplinary action. U.S. Supreme Court ruling: The rights of unionized employees to the … Read More


UNION 101: “Right to Work”

They say it’s the “Right to Work.” What they DON’T say is it’s really the Right to Work….FOR LESS! This so-called “Right to Work” scheme has been around for decades – in fact, even Martin Luther King Jr. spoke out against it! The great Civil Rights Leader spoke about RTW … Read More


UNION 101: Glossary of Terms

Whether you’re new to the union or have been a long-time member, here’s a glossary that will help give you a better understanding of labor terms. Arbitration: To resolve disputes between an employee and an employer, a union contract or work rules establishes a formal procedure to reach a mutually … Read More