"Anything you say can and will be used against you..."
WEINGARTEN RIGHTS:
YOU NEVER HAVE TO AGREE TO TALK TO MANAGEMENT WITHOUT A UNION REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT
· Every Union member has a right to Union representation in any meeting with management that could affect their employment status.
ASK YOURSELF THESE QUESTIONS:
IF YOU ANSWER YES, ASK FOR REPRESENTATION
· Could this meeting/interrogation lead to disciplinary action?
· Could this meeting/interrogation lead to job termination?
DO'S AND DON'TS
· Do refuse to proceed without Union representation
· Don't answer any questions without Union representation
· Do demand Union representation
· Don't make written or verbal statements of guilt or innocence
REMEMBER, EMPLOYERS ARE GENERALLY PROHIBITED FROM REQUIRING OR REQUESTING ANY EMPLOYEE TO TAKE A LIE DETECTOR TEST, AND FROM DISCHARGING, DISCIPLINING OR DISCRIMINATING AGAINST AN EMPLOYEE FOR REFUSING TO TAKE A TEST.
When in doubt, ask your Local 572 Business Agent.