If
you are called into a meeting with any management representative
and have reason to believe that disciplinary action may result,
read them your Weingarten rights ...
My
Weingarten 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 or steward be present at
this meeting. If this discussion could lead to my being disciplined
and you deny my request for representation, I choose not to answer
any questions."
In
1975, the Supreme Court ruled, in the Weingarten decision,
that an employee is entitled to have a union representative present
during any interview which may result in his or her discipline.
It is up to you to insist on union representation. If you
fail to do so, you may waive your rights.
Do
the following:
 Ask
your supervisor if you might be disciplined as a result of the
interview. If he says, "NO," ask for a written statement
to that effect. If he gives you such a statement, you must participate
in the interview. If not, read him your Weingarten rights, remain
for the meeting, take notes, and afterwards immediately contact
your union representative.
 If
he says you might be disciplined but will not allow you to have
a union representative present, read him your Weingarten rights,
stay in the room, take notes, and do not respond to any questions.
Afterwards, contact your union representative immediately. If
he allows your union representative to be present, you should
participate in the interview.
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