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NEWS | Jan. 17, 2018

Weingarten Rights: The right of bargaining unit employees to request union representation

By 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs 502nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs

The Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute gives employees in bargaining units represented by an exclusive labor organization (i.e., a union) the right to request union representation at an examination by a representative of the agency in connection with an investigation if the employee believes the examination may result in disciplinary action.

 

Specifically, Section 7114 (a) (2) (B) of Title 5, U.S. Code states that an exclusive representative of an appropriate unit in an agency shall be given the opportunity to be represented at any examination of an employee in the unit by a representative of the agency in connection with an investigation if the employee reasonably believes that the examination may result in disciplinary action against the employee; and the employee requests representation                           


Additionally, employees have the right under 7114 (a) (2) (A) to be represented by the union at any formal discussion between one or more employees in the unit or their representatives concerning any grievance or any personnel policy or practices or other general condition of employment.

 

Questions regarding Weingarten Rights should be directed to the Joint Base San Antonio Labor Relations Officer at 210-808-7579

 

(This bulletin fulfills a requirement to annually notify employees of their statutory rights. A copy of this bulletin should be posted on official bulletin boards.)