KNOW YOUR RIGHTS...and remember them!
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that union members have the right to
representation by their stewards or union officers, during conversations with
managers, that could potentially lead to discipline or termination from their
job.
WEINGARTEN RIGHTS
- Demand Union Representation: You must ask for Union representation
before or during the interview.
- Refuse to proceed without Union Representation: You must tell a
Questioner of your desire for representation. If representation is not
provided to you, stay in the room, but remain silent.
- Don't make ANY written or verbal statement of guilt or innocence:
Management cannot force you to make a statement. The most appropriate
response is to make NO statement.
- Do not waive your right to Representation: If you proceed in questioning
without Representation, you have waived your Right to Representation and any
statements made can be used against you.
WHAT YOU SHOULD SAY: "If this discussion could, in any way,
lead to my being disciplined or terminated, or affect my personal working
conditions, I request that my Union Steward or Union Officer be present at this
meeting. Without Representation, I choose not to answer any questions."
REMEMBER: A signature constitutes a legal document, ...don't sign
anything that can be used against you, later.
UNION REPRESENTATIVES:
Representatives have the following rights when summoned to the interview:
The Communications Workers Of America Local 2201
