There’s a saying in the labor movement: “With a union, your boss can’t fire you without just cause. But without a union, your boss can fire you just ‘cause.” So what is just cause? Just cause is one of the most important parts of a union contract and marks a major...
Federal labor law protects you from harassment, intimidation and bullying by your employer. Here are 35 things your boss CANNOT do: 1. Attend any union meeting, park across the street from the hall or engage in any undercover activity which would indicate that the...
As a member of the UFCW, you have the peace of mind of knowing your manager cannot force you into a one-on-one disciplinary meeting with them. These are known as “Weingarten rights.” In the Weingarten case, the Supreme Court ruled that union-represented workers have...
