If the coworker was acting as a representative of the union (a steward, officer, or other rep) at the time of the incident, you might be able to...

Do I reply in writing to a written warning from supervisor that contains lies? This is a unionized job Local 153 AFL-CIO.

There are established processes for responding to discipline. Your union is the best, and probably only, source of information about this. No...

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Is it legal to be terminated from federal employment because of having treatment for cancer.

First and foremost, I hope your medical condition stabilizes and you can continue working for many more years. It is illegal for a federal...

Following from your back-and-forth with Mr. Kirschbaum, look at the employee handbook and see if there is a provision that says, generally, that...

What are the consequences of losing arbitration with my employer in Connecticut?

Your best bet is to directly ask the union what the consequences are. No one here on Avvo knows the contract, what your misdemeanor was for, when...

It sounds like you work out of a hiring hall. Ask for a copy of the work assignment procedures. These might be in the by-laws or another document....

In new mexico, can i sue my union for not protecting my job during contract negotiations?

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...

In a promotion challenge, is it the priority of the lawyer to make me look good or disparage the defendant? Or both?

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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Is my pay that i receive through my union, not my employer, taxable, when out on FMLA leave?

This doesn't make sense. Certainly, the union didn't pay you out of its own coffers. Perhaps your union just received the check from the employer...

Was i fired illegally? do I have any legal grounds? What legal action can I take against these former employers?

Unfortunately, employees and job applicants have very few employment rights, and employers have a lot of leeway in how they choose to run their...