| The U.S. Supreme
Court has ruled that the National Labor Relations Act gives workers
the right to request union representation during investigatory interviews
by supervisors, security personnel, and other managerial staff. These
are called Weingarten Rights. |
An investigatory
interview occurs if:
1) Management questions
you to obtain information, and
2) you have reasonable apprehension that your answers could be used
as a basis for discipline or other adverse action.
You must ask for union representation either before or during an investigatory interview.
Management does not have to remind you of this right.
If your request
is refused and management continues asking questions, you may refuse
to answer. Your employer is guilty of an unfair labor practice and charges
may be filed. |
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a flyer about Weingarten Rights to post and share in your workplace. (Adobe PDF format) |
