Media Coverage of Union Layoffs and Furloughs
As these articles demonstrate, having a union contract in either the public or private sector does not prevent layoffs or furloughs.
News Articles about SEIU
Actual SEIU Contracts: Here's what they have negotiated for others
SEIU Documents and Government Disclosures
NLRB Resources
Section 7 of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) lists rights for most private-sector employees. Section 7 guarantees the employees’ right to form, join, or assist labor organizations, and to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing – or refrain from those activities.
Importantly, Section 7 protects employees’ rights to engage in “concerted activities” for mutual aid or protection—such as discussing wages, organizing protests, or circulating petitions—and to refrain from such activities if they choose. These protections apply regardless of whether employees are unionized, and employers are prohibited from interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of these rights.
An unfair labor practice, or ULP, is conduct buy a union or employer that interferes with employee rights guaranteed by the NLRA. The National Labor Relations Board determines if an action is an unfair labor practice by an employer or a union. Then, if it does find a ULP was committed, the NLRB will order a remedy to restore working conditions to their status before the ULP occurred.
These are links from the NLRB for your reference.
THE NLRA GUIDE REFERENCE SHEET
** Additional relevant information may be included in the NLRA guide beyond the citations below.**
| Questions from Employees | Page | Paragraph |
|---|---|---|
|
What are my legal rights? |
2 |
1-2 |
|
Who conducts the election and how is it
decided? |
11 |
3 |
|
What happens if enough cards are signed? |
11,
14 |
5,
4 |
|
What happens if the union is elected to
represent employees? |
7,
9,
24 |
1,
5,
2,4 |
|
What happens if I don’t want to pay dues? |
2 |
4 |
|
Will the union obtain better pay & benefits? |
7,
24,
31 |
3,
1,
5 |
|
Will the union give employees a say in how
the organization is run? |
20,
24 |
2-4,
1 |
|
Is everything on the bargaining table? |
24 |
1 |
|
What happens when bargaining fails? |
4,
5 |
3,
2-3 |
|
What happens if we don’t like the union once it gets in? |
10,
12,
14 |
5,
4,
3 |
|
Can the union guarantee its promises? |
31,
7,
24 |
3,
3,
1 |
|
What is the criteria to be considered a
supervisor under the law? |
44 |
3 |
|
How does the union decide on “union
business” decisions? |
28 |
1 |
Petition Election Litigation Details
The U.S. Government has begun a shutdown until Congress can come to an agreement on funding. As a result, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has ceased operations until further notice. The temporary closure of the NLRB may impact the date and time of the issuance of the Decision and Direction of Election (“DDE”) and subsequent election scheduling. At this time, an election date cannot be set until the shutdown ends and the NLRB reopens. When we have more information, we will be sure to share it through the appropriate communications channels. Please reach out to your leaders with any questions.