Tenants of Just Cause
This test asks if the worker was forewarned that their specific behavior could lead to "corrective action".
What is Notice
Under the 2023 contract, what did UVMMC raise the minimum wage for the lowest-paid support staff positions to?
What is $20.00 per hour?
This is something you do when you need to take a break during a meeting with managment.
What is a caucus
"You all have been working so hard! To show our appreciation we are throwing a ______ ______ !
What is Pizza Party?
This law, passed in 1935, created legal protections for unions but also limits union workers' power. It's acronym is NLRA.
What is the National Labor Relations Act?
Even if a rule is clear, it fails this test if it has nothing to do with safety or the efficient operation of the business.
What is Reasonable Rule
On average, by approximately what percent did wages increase under the first contract?
What is about 22%
The normal amount of time you should give an employer to provide information
What is 7 days
"You don't need a union here because we are all part of a ________"
What is Family?
Both union and non-union workers have the right to discuss their _______ __________, including their wages.
What is working conditions?
An employer fails this test if they decide on the punishment on Monday but don't start interviewing witnesses until Tuesday.
What is Investigation
The contract protects support-staff from layoffs and what other destabilizing practice?
What is outsourcing of union positions?
When a worker presents a verbal issue, this word should always be used.
What is grievance?
"The Union just wants your ________"
What is Money?
This is when the boss says or does something that would discourage union activity and it is an unfair labor practice (ULP) under the NLRA.
What is chilling union activity?
This test is failed if a supervisor ignores a witness who supports the worker while only listening to those who do not.
The 2023 contract applies from October 2, 2023 until what date?
What is July 31, 2026
This is the most important thing the Steward must do to fulfill the Duty of Fair Representation
What is investigate the grievance?
You don't need this is writing __ __ ____ __
What is you can trust me?
In order to be legally protected, workplace actions must be this
What is collective?
Management Must pass this test by providing "substantial evidence" rather than relying on rumors, guesses, or hearsay.
What is Proof
Besides base pay, what other pay categories did the agreement explicitly address for support staff.
What is Differentials
A request for details from supervisors pertaining to circumstances surrounding an investigatory issue.
What is information request?
You don't need a Steward __ ___ ____!
What landmark act established the NLRB?
The National Labor Relations Act (Wagner Act) of 1935.