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Ino_Cent

Junior Member
I was fired for what I believe to be an unjust reason, but after my union rep. didn't get anywhere negotiating with the company, he put the case up for review by the Executive Board. They have decided not to take my case to arbitration and they want to close it. The Labor Board said they won't do anything until I exhaust all resources with the union first, so I am appealing their decision not to go to arbitration.

I have three questions:
1. Can I INSIST on arbitration as I have paid union dues for 22 years and deserve representation;

2. What are my remaining avenues if the ruling is unfavorable to me (is an arbitral decision absolutely final or do I still have some recourse); and

3. What can I do if I don't feel that I was represented fairly by my union?

The current labor contract ends on March 6, 2011 and I'm sure that is where their primary focus is. Even if I can get them to continue with my case, I don't feel they are giving it all the attention I deserve. I am afraid that due to their lack of focus on my case, I won't get a just decision and if arbitration is final and binding I will be left with no recourse.

Thank you
 


mlane58

Senior Member
I have three questions:
1. Can I INSIST on arbitration as I have paid union dues for 22 years and deserve representation;
You can insist all you like. It doesn't mean they have to grant your wishes

2. What are my remaining avenues if the ruling is unfavorable to me (is an arbitral decision absolutely final or do I still have some recourse); and
Arbitration is generally the final stage of resolution

3. What can I do if I don't feel that I was represented fairly by my union?
You can filer a complaint with their National headquarters.
 

hambirg

Member
I'm sorry if I'm jumping off this post but my question is basically the same. My state is WA. We have a similar issue in our office. The employees had some issues and met with the union. The employer basically retaliated against who they thought was the instigator. But in doing so they broke the disciplinary procedures set out in the union contract. The union doesn't seem interested in helping this employee (not me). What I'm getting from the response here is that the union isn't obligated to (?). I realize it's not me, but many of us are somewhat concerned by this, because it seems to be a round about warning from the employer and the union's lack of interest seems to back that up. Soooo. . .is her only recourse to take this up with national level of the union? TIA
 

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