Utility Workers Union, Local 132, Part Timers Rights

On page 122 of the current collective bargaining agreement.

Part timers with six months of service will be afforded all rights under Article 6 of our contract for any discipline received from Section 6.3A and Section 6.3B.  Most importantly, your rights also afford you the right to a union representative called a shop steward.  If you find yourself in a meeting with management for any of the reasons stated below.

Article Six of our contract addresses issues of a disciplinary nature.

6.3 A: Addresses issues regarding unsatisfactory job performance and including the following:

• Failure to perform work in an efficient and workmanlike fashion.

• Unsatisfactory accident record; carelessness or negligence on the job which affects the safety of fellow workmen or which involves avoidable damage to property; unsafe, unlawful driving. 

• Failure to follow Company rules which have been posted or which are common knowledge or of which the employee has been directly notified.

6.3 B Addresses issues regarding misconduct and including the following:

• Insubordination- failure to comply with orders or instructions given by the proper supervisor, or engaging in any activity or conduct in violation of Section 2.2 (E)  (No strike clause).

• Failure to cooperate with supervisors and/or fellow employees in matters pertaining to the Company’s operations.

• Insobriety-drinking on the job, or drinking off the job to the extent that it adversely affects the employee’s attendance or the quality of his or her work.

• Absence without authority- (when it would be possible to apply for authority for such absence) and without satisfactory excuse.

Dishonesty- regarding money, falsification of Company reports or records; failure to tell the truth in matters pertaining to Company operations or in matters relating to the employee’s absence from or performance on the job.

Obvious causes- such as conviction of a felony, engaging in a criminal act (other than a minor traffic violation) or an act involving moral turpitude.

Drug abuse- use of, on or off the job, which is in violation of negotiated agreements and government mandates. 

·  Important information Should you be in a situation with the threat of discipline, you want to be sure to ask for a shop steward and have them contact our union office. Our phone: (877-78-UNION) or call 562-696-0142. Local 132's union office is open Monday thru Friday from 7:30AM to 5:00PM ready to help you. Please contact us if you have any questions.

·  Local 132 has approximately 200 shop stewards throughout the company's service territory ready to represent you.