Labor Quiz: Weingarten Rights

(Metropolitan Washington Council, AFL-CIO)

This Week's Quiz:  Workers have a right to ask for the presence of their union steward when: They want to talk to the boss about vacation scheduling; They think they’re in trouble with the boss and may face discipline or firing; They’re being told to work overtime; They aren’t feeling well and want to ask their supervisor for permission to go home; All of the preceding.  Click here and you could be next week's winner of a labor music CD!

Previous Quiz:  According to the National Association of Retired Federal Employees, one of every three federal government employees works for social programs addressing health, education and welfare.  All other federal employees work for either the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, or the Veteran’s Administration.  Congrats to Peter Dishaw of IBEW Local 2032, Massena, NY, this week's quiz (and labor music CD) winner!