Workplace Rights

On The Job

Solving Problems On the Job

What is a grievance?

Any worksite problem could be a grievance. All violations of the contract are grievances! If you question whether your situation is a grievance, contact your shop steward.

Stewards are assigned to assist in addressing problems members may have on a variety of issues. If you have a question regarding your rights on the job or other member related questions a steward may be able to help. For more information, visit the Stewards Manual.

On the Job Injury?

For help with safety hazards or injuries on the job contact your steward. For general information contact OSHA.

Safety and Health

SEIU's deep commitment to workers and their families extends to their safety and health--on and off the job. That's why we've put together several booklets outlining the risks and what you need to protect yourself.

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Weingarten Rights

If you are ever called into an interview meeting with your supervisor or manager so they can investigate a situation which might result in discipline, you have specific representational rights.

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Weingarten Rights-Spanish

Si en alguna ocasión el supervisor o gerente suyo le llama para entrevistarle, y la entrevista podría resultar en alguna forma de disciplina, usted tiene el derecho de ser representado. Estos son los derechos que tiene:

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Weingarten Rights- Chinese

如果上司或經理要求你面談，調查情況並議定處罰，則你所擁有的明確代理權利可以概括如下

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Garrity Rights

In the case of Garrity v. New Jersey, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that public employees could not be forced, under clear threat of discipline, to violate the principles of compulsory self-incrimination.

This decision establis

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Loudermill Rights

A U.S. Supreme Court decision somewhat similar to Weingarten occurred in 1985, with the case of Cleveland Board of Education v. Loudermill. This decision established what have come to be called "Loudermill Rights" for public employees.

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