What to do if a union member complains of harassment?
So, legally, if a worker comes to us with a complaint of harassment, then our obligation (besides the union’s obligation to help a member) is to make the employer live up to its responsibility under the law, to provide a safe workplace. The union may want to set up a special committee where members can report instances of harassment.
Is it normal to be harassed by union reps?
It’s not unusual for union members themselves to be subjected to harassment by the very union reps who encouraged them to join their ranks in the interest of solidarity. The unsavory behavior of some union leaders created tension between union members who didn’t agree on philosophical or political leanings of the union to which they belong.
What happens if you sue a Union for misrepresentation?
Assuming the union doesn’t immediately offer you a settlement, they will likely file a motion to dismiss, which will eventually lead to an official hearing of evidence in the courts.
When did sexual harassment start in the Union?
Unions took up the cause of sexual harassment in a concerted way in 1979, when the term was first coined and publicized through a barrage of speak-outs, pamphlets, and trainings by women activists.
So, legally, if a worker comes to us with a complaint of harassment, then our obligation (besides the union’s obligation to help a member) is to make the employer live up to its responsibility under the law, to provide a safe workplace. The union may want to set up a special committee where members can report instances of harassment.
It’s not unusual for union members themselves to be subjected to harassment by the very union reps who encouraged them to join their ranks in the interest of solidarity. The unsavory behavior of some union leaders created tension between union members who didn’t agree on philosophical or political leanings of the union to which they belong.
Can a union member file a grievance against you?
It is illegal for a labor union or its representatives to file a grievance against you or seek your suspension from a job based solely on the fact that you are not a member of the prevailing labor union at your workplace.
Can a union member threaten you with losing your job?
Union members or representatives of the labor union are breaking the law if they threaten you with the loss of your job unless you support the union, according to the National Labor Relations Board website. It is also your right to resign from a labor union at any time without threat of discrimination or fine from your former union.