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Problems @ Work

Know Your Legal Rights as a Union Member!

Be sure to read your Contract
When Are You Entitled to Union Representation? ("Weingarten Rights")
Mandatory Subjects of Bargaining
Tips for Labor/Management Meetings
Even if you are not a steward, check out the SEIU Stewards Manual for a lot of great information about your rights and problem-solving processes.
Workplace Actions
Health and Safety information.
The Massachusetts Whistleblower Protection Act for Public Sector workers
"Loudermill Rights" for public employees subject to an involuntary termination.
"Garrity Rights", protecting public employees from compulsory self-incrimination when they are being investigated for possible criminal conduct
Your "Union Member's Bill of Rights"
The Massachusetts Public Employee Retirement Commission has published an online Guide to Public Employee Retirement
ALLIANCE Grievance Form
Private Sector Grievance Form

Legal Rights for Everyone

Workplace Rights from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)
FLSA - The Fair Labor Standards Act
National Labor Relations Board
Topical Overview of Employment Law - from the Cornell University Law School
FMLA - The Family and Medical Leave Act
ADA Document Center - The Americans with Disabilities Act, regulations, caselaw, and more
Sexual Harassment Policy
Safety & Health Resources

Grievance Forms

Alliance Grievance Form (.pdf)
Private Sector Grievance Form (.pdf)

Weingarten Rights

If you are ever called into an interview meeting with your supervisor or manager so they can investigate a situation which might result in discipline, you have specific representational rights.

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Loudermill Rights

Loudermill Rights apply to incidents of involuntary termination for public employees.

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Garrity Rights

These rights can and should be asserted whenever a public employee believes they are being investigated for possible criminal conduct.

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