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WEINGARTEN RIGHTS:
YOU NEVER HAVE TO AGREE TO TALK TO MANAGEMENT WITHOUT A UNION REPRESENTATIVE PRESENT

• Every Union member has a right to request Union representation in any meeting with management that may result in disciplinary action.

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 LIE DETECTOR TEST.

When in doubt, ask your Local 572 Business Agent.