Weingarten Rights

"If this discussion could lead to my being disciplined or terminated, I respectfully request that my association representative be included in the meeting. Without representation, I choose not to answer any questions."

If an advocate is not available, an employee can ask that the meeting be postponed.

Employees have the right to representation when called to a meeting by administrators in certain circumstances.

“Weingarten rights” give employees the right to request union representation during a meeting with administration if the following conditions are met:

The meeting is an investigatory interview.
The employee reasonably believes that disciplinary action may result from the meeting.
The employee requests representation.

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