UNION 101

UNION 101: Weingarten Rights

WEINGARTEN RIGHTS: A bargaining unit employee has the legal right to be represented by its union at an investigatory interview with his or her supervisor when the employee reasonably believes that the Read More...

UNION 101: Timeline of Labor History

Building a New Nation 1600s  New England and Middle colonies settled by mix of free farmers and craftsmen, many indentured servants, and some African slaves; Skilled workers form first guilds 1607   English planters found Jamestown colony and complain about lack of laborers 1619   Read More...

UNION 101: “Right to Work”

They say it's the "Right to Work." What they DON'T say is it's really the Right to Work....FOR LESS! This so-called "Right to Work" scheme has been around for decades - in fact, even Martin Luther King Jr. Read More...

UNION 101: Glossary of Terms

Whether you're new to the union or have been a long-time member, here's a glossary that will help give you a better understanding of labor terms. Arbitration: To resolve disputes between an employee and an Read More...