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Frequently Asked Questions

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1.... Why do I need a Union?

2.... Do I have to belong to the Union?

3.... How does the Union work?

4.... Do I have to pay dues to belong to the Union?

5....What if I don’t want to pay dues?

6....What is the difference in being a member and not being a member?

7....What do my dues pay for?

8....How will I know who my Union Representatives are?

9....What is the Master Work Agreement (M.W.A) and why do I need it?

10..What is the difference between a Union Steward and a Local Rep?

11.. How do I know how my Union dues are spent?

12..Why do C.A.T.A. members have different contract rights than school bus
members?

13..Can I file a greviance against a union member not doing their job?

14..Why does the D.T.E.U. refer to itself as a pro-active union?

15..Why does the D.T.E.U not provide a lawyer for its members?

16..How much are the Board Members/Stewards paid?

17.. How can I contact my Steward if I need one?

18..How many Stewards are allowed at each office?

19.. I don’t feel my Local Steward is working for me. Now what?

20..How much is this website costing the Union?

21..What would be expected of me as a Steward?

22..Can I get in trouble with Management for being involved in the Union?

23..Can the Union protect me from termination or not?

24..Why do some lower seniority members get to work in the summer?

25..How often is the Master Work Agreement negotiated?

26..Our office is small. Why do we need a Steward or Rep?

27..My Supervisor called me at home about an incident. Do I have to respond?

28..Do we have to elect Stewards at the local using the secret ballot?

29..When can I grieve something?

30..What are the steps in the grievance process?

31..If my grievance is denied than what?

32..What punishments are possible from my employer?

33..Are we affiliated with any other Unions?

34..When should I have Union representation?

35..Can statements made in a grievance process be used in criminal proceedings?

36..Do I have to take a drug test if requested by Management?

37..Should I have my own drug test done also?

38..Can minor traffic tickets outside of work affect my employment?

39..What should I do if I get a ticket or my license is suspended?

40..Am I allowed to use physical force in my job?

41..Can or should I get a lawyer for the grievance process?

42..Can we strike?

43..How are general Union issues negoiated?

44..What are the responsibilities of the Union Officers?

45..What is a recall and when is it appropriate?

46..How often should the membership meet?

47..What is the difference between an "at will" and Union employee?

48..What are Weingarten Rights?

49..Can I see my employee file anytime I want?

50..How long do things stay in my employee file?

51..Are we allowed to claim Unemployment for summer breaks?

52..Can I be drug tested if injured on the job?

53..Are Drivers allowed to use medical Marijuana and still work?

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