Assuming the workplace is in the private sector, the collective bargaining agreement between the employer and the union most likely requires the...

My answer assumes your workplace is in the private sector. Most unions try to do the right thing and obtain justice. Sometimes “justice” does...

What are my rights as a non union member in a profession with a collective bargaining agreement?

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are information only, based on federal law and general legal...

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No one can answer your question with any specificity because in a public sector job, the concept of at-will really doesn't exist. And a property...

I guess my question would be how many cases of misrepresentation against a union steward are won? and what does it take to win?

This answer assumes you work in the private sector. I can see why this is so frustrating for you and your wife. But before you start spending...

Are there any state or federal laws in place regarding workplace harrassment ?

I am a California attorney and cannot give legal advice in your state. My comments are information only, based on federal law and general legal...

Do I need a lawyer because I was not hired for federal job 3 times, for what I believe to be discrimination based on being gay?

I'm sorry this has happened to you. I can only imagine how frustrating it is. Discrimination based on sexual orientation has no place in any...

Do you think I have a winable case?

Federal government employees have three paths to dispute an adverse action. The first is to initiate an informal complaint with the agency's...

Could I go to the EEO about a union steward harassing me to join the union?

No, you cannot file with the Equal Employment Office (EEO) because a union steward is trying to get you to join the union. First, I assume you...

How do you get an employer to adhere to duty changes resulting from a statewide out of class grievance for unionized workers?

Why isn't the union pursuing this? If you don't know why, ask the union, and offer to help. The union can take steps to enforce the results of the...