What is meant by “at-will” employment?
“At-will” employment is the common law concept, pretty much unique to the United States, which gives an employer the right to fire a worker for any reason at all, that is, at the employer’s will. Nearly all employees not protected by a union contract are at-will employees. Of course, an employer cannot fire a worker because of that worker’s union activity or race, sex, creed, ethnic origin, or age. But in all other situations, unless protected by a union contract, most workers could be fired for any reason (e.g. appearance, demeanor, weight, sexual preference, whistle-blowing, etc.) or for no reason at all. THE VOLUNTEER ORGANIZING COMMITTEE An active, representative organizing committee is the most important element in a successful campaign. It is the foundation upon which a strong union is built. The inside organizing committee provides the leadership and inspiration to win and sustain majority support among the workforce. These are the people who are in the workplace every day, comb
