Grievances

If you believe your collective bargaining rights have been violated, please fill out the grievance intake form and a steward will be in touch with you.

• Grievance Intake Form

If a member’s bargaining rights, as outlined in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) are violated, the negotiated grievance procedure gives you a protected process in which to attempt resolution. The details of that process vary across CBAs, so please consult your agency's CBA for detailed steps.

Generally, you may only file a complaint through a single process (e.g., CBA grievance, EEO, MSPB). The union is only required to represent members through the CBA grievance process, but can provide support and advice on other processes as able.

Weingarten Rights

Unionized employees have the right to have a union representative present during an interview that the employee reasonably believes could lead to discipline. Employers violate the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) if they proceed with an investigatory interview while refusing an employee’s request or retaliate against them for making the request. The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel has asked the Board to return to its previous rule that all employees have that right, whether represented by a union or not. You can read more about Weingarten Rights here.

This is sample language you may use to assert these rights:

"If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, or affect my personal working conditions, I respectfully request that my union representative, officer, or steward be present at this meeting. Without union representation, I choose not to answer any questions. This is my right under the 1975 U.S. Supreme Court Weingarten decision."