WE
HAVE COPIES OF WEINGARTEN CARDS AVAILABLE PLEASE USE THEM.
PLEASE READ!!!!! AFTER THE DISCIPLINE IS HANDED
OUT AND INVESTIGATIONS HAVE TAKEN PLACE IS NOT THE TIME FOR YOUR UNION REPRESENTATIVE!!!
WHEN THE QUESTIONS OF WHAT HAPPENED
ARE BEING ASKED IS WHEN YOU NEED YOUR UNION REPRESENTATIVE!!!
Know Your Weingarten Rights:
They apply only during investigatory
interviews. An investigative interview occurs when:
management questions
an employee the employee has
a reasonable belief that discipline or other adverse consequences may result.
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The employee can request union representation before
or at any time during the interview. An example of this type of interview is when we have an incident and you are asked
to write a brief description of what happened. Yes they will say its so they can just have a clear idea what
happened but it is also a form of investigative interview so remember don't hesistate to ask for your representation!
When in doubt ASK!!!
If then employer denies the request for union representation
and continues the meeting, the employee can refuse to answer questions. Stewards must be allowed to advise and assist
the employee in presenting the facts.
Remember
- an employer does not have to inform an employee that he or she has a right to union representation -
YOU MUST ASK FOR YOUR UNION REPRESENTATION
IF FOR ANY REASON YOUR ARE DENIED REPRESENTATION
CONTACT ANY STEWARD, EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER, OR CALL MY CELL IMMEDIATELY! IT IS NOT YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO FIND YOUR
REPRESENTATIVE ITS MANAGEMENT'S SO IF YOU ARE EVER TOLD TO FIND YOUR OWN REPRESENTATIVE WE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS ASAP
DRUG TESTING FOR INCIDENTS IS ALSO A FORM OF AN INVESTIGATION AND
YOU ARE ENTITLED TO REPRESENTATION
Also asking for a written statement on a event that took place is a form of investigation
as well so if you are asked to give a written statement contact your union steward or board member prior to submitting
anything in writing
