Bargaining Unit Members
Rich Davis
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My question concerns 'when' an employee actually becomes a member of the bargaining unit and falls under the MOU. When there is no contract language spelling out this issue, does a person still in an initial-hire probation period become a member of the bargaining unit upon the hire date, or after successfully completing the probation period and being afforded permanent status?
Rich.
Rich.
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But now I thought of another question: When do employees start paying union dues? If they are paying dues from day one then there may be an implied contract of membership.
Hope this helps.
I think the question regarding whether or not the probationary employee is paying dues is an excellent question. If they are paying dues, the union has a duty to provide fair representation. However, your best bet is to sit down with the union representative to learn his/her perspective. You don't necessarily need to agree with it, but it's important information to have before you make a decision.