Federal law protects your right to make an informed decision about whether or not you want to be represented by a labor union.
We respect your rights and want to make sure you understand them. Under the Railway Labor Act, you have the right to:
- Sign, or not to sign any document from the union, either in-person or online
- Choose to attend or not to attend meetings organized by the union
- Engage or decline to engage with anyone from the union – including pro-union co-workers – on the phone or in person (either at work or at home)
- Join or refuse to join any discussions on social media with anyone from the union – including pro-union co-workers
- Ask whether or not a form or petition you are handed gives the union your authority to represent you or charge you money
- Allow or prevent anyone from the union – including pro-union co-workers – to come into your home or onto your property
- Speak or decline to speak with anyone from the union – including pro-union co-workers – between shifts or during your break or lunch time
- Accept or reject flyers, stickers or buttons from the union
It is your choice how you want to handle being approached by union representatives or your co-workers who support the union.
- You can talk with your colleagues and share your reasons, feelings and opinions.
- You have the right to campaign against the union if you choose. It is up to you.
- You can tell them you do not want a union here and prefer a direct working relationship with your manager/supervisor.
- You have the right to tell your colleague that you do not want to be bothered at work.
- You can tell them the decision is a personal one and you do not wish to discuss it with anyone.
- Remember: You have the right to be free from intimidation and harassment at work
- You can tell them you do not want a union here and prefer a direct working relationship with your manager/supervisor.
- You have the right to tell your colleague that you do not want to be bothered at work.
- You can tell them the decision is a personal one and you do not wish to discuss it with anyone.
- Remember: You have the right to be free from intimidation and harassment at work
- You can listen to his/her “pitch,” ask questions and find out as much information as you can so that you can make an informed decision.
- You have the right to talk to the organizer or tell them you are not interested and hang up or ask them to leave
- Remember: You do not have to offer your time or invite anyone into your home
- You have the right to sign a card, or you can tell them you are not interested and walk away.
- You can take the card and throw it away.
