Questions About My Rights on the Job

March 30, 2007

Question: If during lunch time or before work I think I have a chance to sign up one of the other employees, can I sign them up on company property?
Answer: Yes, you can.

Question: Can I talk about union matters openly with another employee at recess, lunch time or before and after working hours?
Answer: Yes, your right of free speech is protected.  However, that right does not entitle you to make a disturbance in the facility.

Question: Can a group of us get together and talk about union matters on company property during lunch time or before or after work?
Answer: Yes, provided that it's a small group that does not block the aisles, does not interfere with the change of shift or otherwise create a disturbance.

Question: Can we get together and talk about the union during working hours?
Answer: Not under this law.

Question: If another employee comes to my job during working hours and asks me to sign them up in the union, what should I do about it?
Answer: Tell them you will be glad to sign them up at lunch or after work.

Question: Are work rules controlling?
Answer: Yes, but when you belong to the union you will help to make the rules.