When is a bargaining unit employee allowed to ask for a union rep?
TOP We will assume you are talking about representation during an investigation, as Union Rep’s do representations in other matters as well. To summarize the Master Agreement in Article 6, sections D, F, G, H, I and J, basically anytime an official investigation is authorized by the Warden or higher authority in which you feel may lead to disciplinary action. This also covers any written reports that you may be told to submit. But remember, anytime you are questioned by any management personnel concerning an incident that you feel may lead to disciplinary actions your best choice is to ask for union representation. And this does include probationary employees. Do I have to talk with an investigator if I have asked for a Union representative and they have not yet arrived? The Master Agreement, Section 6, article h states: “If the employee requests a Union representative under Sections f. or g., no further questioning will take place until the representative is present, provided that if
