Steward's Corner: Last Chance Agreements
August 11, 2010: What should a fired member do if management offers them a “Last Chance Agreement” as a condition for getting their job back?
Steward's Toolbox
Beating Management at The Grievance Game
July 24, 2014: How can you protect members and enforce the contract when management is trying to derail the grievance procedure?
New FMLA Rules May Bar Employers From Burning Vacation Leave
February 26, 2010: What is the most disliked rule in the 1993 Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)? Undoubtedly, the provision that allows employers to substitute workers’ vacation leaves during FMLA absences.
Protect Yourself with Intermittent Leave
February 24, 2012: Warehouse jobs are brutal. Production standards and mandatory overtime take a toll on our bodies.
Defend Yourself With Information From Your Boss
Using your union’s legal right to acquire information from the employer can help you defend your rights and win grievances and arbitrations.
The Seven Tests for Just Cause
Most Teamster contracts protect workers from termination except for “just cause.”
Labor Department Tightens FMLA Restrictions
Just four days before George Bush left office, the Department of Labor put new regulations for the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) into effect.
The Grievance Meeting: How to Present a Grievance to Management
The first stages of filing a grievance can be the most important, no matter what kind of grievance procedure your contract contains.
Hey! The Boss Is Calling Me Into the Office
In many workplaces, harassment on the shop floor is backed up by the threat of being written up or sent into the office.
Investigating Grievances
The right information can make or break your grievance case. If you don’t have your facts straight, management can shoot down your case.
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