The Union Employee
Employees that are part of a union have additional rights. These rights are discussed generally below. Contact our office to learn more about your rights.
The Public Employee - right to work, right to administrative hearing before change in employment status, special compensation and benefits pay, tenure rights, special grievance procedures, added Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).
All Union Employees - right to collectively organize and bargain, right to arbitration, hours and wage regulation, representation elections, protection against unfair Union practices (i.e. coercion, duress), unfair practices, right to fair representation.
Safe Work Environment - union employees, particularly those employed in hazardous fields have added protection to work in a safe work environment. If you have been injured in a work place accident (i.e. construction, hazardous materials) find out how Law Offices of David M. Schlachter can protect your rights and possibly secure an appropriate settlement.