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IN SOLIDARITY.

COMMUNICATION

WORKERS of AMERICA

THERE WILL BE NO UNION MEETING IN THE MONTH OF

JUNE.

NO MEETING IN JUNE.

The next meeting will be:

Thursday, July 17, 2009

At the Labor Temple Hall B

2002 London Road (in back)

ATTN. AVAYA MEMBERS,

PLEASE SEE http://www.cwa7214.org/avaya.htm FOR ALL INFORMATION REGARDING BARGAINING.

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YOUR WEINGARTEN RIGHTS

As determined by the United States Supreme Court, in the case of NLRB v. J. Weingarten, Inc., 420 U.S. 251

 + http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Weingarten_Rights

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that the National Labor Relations Act gives workers the right to request union representation during investigatory interviews by supervisors, security personnel, and other managerial staff.  These are called Weingarten Rights.

An investigatory interview occurs if 1) management questions you to obtain information; and 2) you have reasonable apprehension than your answers could be used as a basis  for discipline or other adverse action.

You must ask for union representation either before or during an investigatory interview.  Management does not have to remind you of this right.

If your request is refused and management continues asking questions, you may refuse to answer.  Your employer is guilty of an unfair labor practice and charges may be filed.

If you are questioned in a situation where Weingarten Rights may apply, read or present the statement  below.

If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated, or affect my personal working conditions, I respectfully request that my union representative, officer, or steward, be present at this meeting.  Without representation present, I choose not to participate in this discussion.
 

Cwa 7214 officers election

2008

Total Eligible voters:                                        219

Number of ballots printed:                               219

Number of voted ballots:                                 123

Number of Spoiled ballots:                                  1

Number of Challenged ballots:                            0

Number of unused ballots:                                  0

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For President:

JoAnn Cooper                   56

Terri Newman                   65

For Executive VP:

Jane Crofoot                        8

Ken Cusick                        63

Matt Feiock                        51

For Secretary/Treasurer:

Rawn Nilsen                      70

Rachel Peterson                51

Company Profile:

Local 7214 represents workers of Qwest, Qwest Dex, BRI, AT&T Core & AT&T Mobility, Lucent, Paw Communications, and Paul Bunyan in the greater out state area of Minnesota.

Our Executive Staff

President :Terri Newman

Work  723-4225

E-mail: Tnewman99@Aol.com

Executive Vice President  :Casey Cusick

Work  723-4225

E-mail: ccusick@cwa7214.org

Secretary Treasurer:   Rawn Nilsen

 Work  723-4225