We get a lot of questions from unionists regarding their rights and how to enforce them in real life. The following are some of the more common questions and our answers. Every situation is different, but they may be of use to you.
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Disclaimer: the information presented on this website is general and intended for educational purposes. It is not a substitute for practical legal advice on any specific situation.
- AUD’s Union Democracy Benchmarks
- Can’t get the union constitution
- Defending free speech without going to court?
- Electioneering by union staff
- Forming a caucus
- Free speech and web page
- Getting an audit of the union finances
- Grievances: do I have to go through the union?
- How can we change unions?
- No election of delegates to union convention?
- Officer using the union credit card for personal expenses
- Thrown out of the meeting and brought up on charges.
- Voting rules: do I have to vote for all three?
- What if our union is put under a federal RICO monitorship?
- Who should see the membership lists in an election?
- Withholding dues