Interpretation of contract language, laws, regulations, policies, practices and the process of pursuing your rights can be complicated and, in most cases, tied to specified time limits and procedures to follow. Should you find that you need an interpretation of any of the above, or you are being investigated or disciplined by management, you should immediately contact a Contract Administration Representative at the SEIU Local 500 Representation Department. Contract Administration Representatives are the experts in handling such matters and should be your first stop for help in finding out your rights and protecting them.
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Meet your Member Strength Department. Member Strength Organizers are responsible for supporting an internal membership structure that encourages member engagement and leadership development. They also help members navigate and access union resources.
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We're proud to offer valuable benefits to Local 500 members. The Member Benefits Program provides quality products and services at discounts and offers unique opportunities.
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This statement could save your job: "If this discussion could in any way lead to my being disciplined or terminated I respectfully request that my steward be present at the meeting. Without representation present, I choose not to respond
In the case of Garrity v. New Jersey, the U.S. Supreme Court determined that public employees could not be forced, under clear threat of discipline, to violate the principles of compulsory self-incrimination. This decision established what have come to be called "Garrity Rights" for public employees.