as school district employee do i have to belong in a union?
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Typically anytime you work for an organization that has a union, you have to join. It's usually written in their little bylaws and rules. They typically have a deal with management that after so many days you either join or are let go. \n\nIt's their way of keeping everyone "On Board."
1182753
go to the local union halls
945872
uh. . .why is this in home schooling?\nI agree that's NOT FAIR\nDid you CHOOSE to be in the union?\nIn some states, you can choose to decline but no one in the union or HR will tell you\nEven in other states, you can play the contract fee, which is less than the dues, its your way of saying 'no thanks, I don't won't to support a bunch of crooks'. You can spend days before any one will tell you how to that also, but it is your right, there is no true 'closed shop' that's illegal\n\nActually it sounds like you were paid too much, if this is your first check\nThe union should also get initiation fees\nIf you are working part time, are you being charged dues at the full time worker rate?\nThis really stinks because most committee men and bargaining reps will NOT go through the effort to RETURN dues, hell, they won't even admit you were over charged\nCan't you find a job in a store where a union does not get your money?
990010
it depends on the department.  many have strong unions and there really isn't a standard as long as you can preform you normal duties.
579388
well i am sure this is some good but I am unaware of it. All I know is that the unions break the law constantly. You cannot fight them, you cannot win. And chances are you will break your neck if you try to reach for the brass ring they will dangle in your face. I assume you are a worker that will be directly affected by this vs someone like me who just works in the office, right ? Ask yourself this: DO you ever want to be self-employed ? IF the answer is yes, you are going to have a hard time being in the union's system.
712526
Employment law makes it illegal to force your employees into religious observance. So, if you are required to be there, then they are breaking federal law, regardless of whether this is a school or another work place. I would suggest to the principal that if he wants to have a private religious gathering for staff on a voluntary basis, he does so at some other location or time.
108344
Depends on who you are and what your relation is to the management staff?  There would likely be different approaches depending on whether you are an employee, management, district management, etc.
376264
In general not without paying out of district fees.\n\nA student can't just go to another school in their same state if they don't live in that school district.\n\nThey could lie of course and claim to live in that area with that relation
386913
simply tell the union that you want to stop paying dues,might get beat up for being a scab though
57679
Are you a union member? If so, check with them first. They should handle it for you. If not, there are some things you should consider. Are you really well enought to go back? If you aren't you will need a doctor's note saying that. If you now are and the human resource department says the 1st shift is the only time available talk to a lawyer. He or she may be able to work something out with a simple phone call. Good luck.
895917
Wow, This question could take hours to answer.  I am including a link to the Department of Labor and Industry, you should be able to find any specifics you require.  As for a brief over view, Pennsylvania is NOT a "right to work" state.  If your company is Union, then you must belong to the union, or pay a representation fee.  PA just instituted a higher than Federal Minimum wage, $6.25 next year then $7.15 the year after.  Here is the link for L&I\nhttp://www.dli.state.pa.us/
662680
You can find some information about the history of the school at the Union School District web site:\nhttp://www.unionsd.k12.ca.us/home/About+the+District/The+District
97069
What can a union offer school bus drivers? \n  (listed in no particular order)\n\n- protection from arbitrary firing\n- standard rules for pay raises\n- small pay increase that did cover cost of dues\n- gave the district a new reasons to "consider" a contractor for services (which would have resulted in no union jobs and a pay cut and loss of benifits, etc)\n- more rigid enforcement of rules - no exceptions\n- fosters an "us vs them" climate both in driver vs management & pro-union driver vs other drivers instead of a "we are in this together" feeling\n- gives the group in power (pro-union) all the power in the union. Those who were not 110% behind the union will have little voice. This is good or bad depending on which group you are in.\n\nBottom line - it's a crap shoot. It depends on what your specific issues are in your specific department.
198276
It all depends on the district in which you work, but most teachers who are full time employees in their districts get all those things with a union contract.\n\nYou can get those benefits nearly anywhere, though.  The real benefits of teaching are the new interactions with people and the chance to teach young people.  If you're heart isn't in teaching, all those other benefits will be completely meaningless and you'll be misterable.
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Q. My employer is required through a union contract to give lunch and rest breaks. Are they required to provide an area away from the work stations for this purpose? \nAnonymous\n\nA. Iowa wage law does not have a specific law that addresses this issue, nor does federal wage law. You should check with your union representative to see if the union contract at issue requires that the lunch and rest breaks be located away from the work station.\nIowa Workforce Development
945439
Contact the ILO or Labour Start.\n\nThey will help you organize.   Don't be scared -- workers have the right to form unions and bargain collectively for better conditions.\n\nGood luck and best wishes from your brothers and sisters of the Communications  Workers of America (CWA).
70380
It depends on whether or not there is a union in your business. Another thing, are you staff or management? Either way, you would have to negotiate.