Alex What can employers say during a union campaign?
What employers can say during a union campaign: Let your employees know the company’s desire to maintain a direct connection with them, without making them feel threatened in any way during union organizing.
What employers Cannot do during unionization?
The “TIPS” rule reminds managers and supervisors of activity they cannot engage in during a union campaign: Threats, Interrogation, Promises and Surveillance.
When do union bosses try to gain new members?
When union bosses try to gain new union members and begin collecting their dues, they make a pitch to employees. But they usually only tell half of the story. Before signing anything or voting, employees should consider these points: If the union wins, can I drop out later if I decide that it isn’t worth the cost?
Can a union local ask for dues increases?
In general, if the union local is part of an international union (such as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters), the international can require dues increases of all locals if delegates to a meeting of the international approve of a dues increase. Can the union spend dues money on politics that I either don’t care about or oppose? Yes.
Can a union employee be fired for any reason?
Almost every union contract will have a provision stating that employees can only be disciplined or terminated for “just cause.” This is different from the typical “at will” employment standard in non-union employment relationships.
What happens if you are not a union member?
Under the law, if workers who are not union members object to the use of their money for things that are not directly related to collective bargaining, they are entitled to a refund of the portion of their dues spent on politics and other non-bargaining activities.
When union bosses try to gain new union members and begin collecting their dues, they make a pitch to employees. But they usually only tell half of the story. Before signing anything or voting, employees should consider these points: If the union wins, can I drop out later if I decide that it isn’t worth the cost?
In general, if the union local is part of an international union (such as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters), the international can require dues increases of all locals if delegates to a meeting of the international approve of a dues increase. Can the union spend dues money on politics that I either don’t care about or oppose? Yes.
What to expect from a supervisor in a union shop?
The job of supervising employees in a unionized environment has its own unique set of rules and challenges. HR professionals need to provide supervisors with the knowledge and tools necessary to succeed in this special framework. This applies to both experienced supervisors transitioning from a non-union environment, and brand new supervisors.
Almost every union contract will have a provision stating that employees can only be disciplined or terminated for “just cause.” This is different from the typical “at will” employment standard in non-union employment relationships.