Labor is prior to, and independent of, capital. Capital is only the fruit of labor, and could never have existed if Labor had not first existed. Labor is superior to capital, and deserves much the higher consideration.  ~Abraham Lincoln

Tuesday August 4, 2008

Business Agent Russ Delaney

First and foremost, let us not forget our 24 members @770 Elm Street who, at this time of contract uncertainty, are in a day to day process.  The support and heartfelt feelings towards the unknown of their contract can and should be supported by YOU, the rank and file of NH IBEW.  Over the past few days, major breakthroughs have come into play because of you, the union membership, who have shown we are union members with solidarity! Our bargaining team is working to provide a fair contract.  Stay tuned for updates.

Units 1-4 & 5 are scheduled for a meeting on Tuesday, August 5, 2008 at the Elks Lodge, Bypass 28, Hooksett @ 5:30pm.

Remember who we are… Union quality doesn’t cost– it pays!

IBEW 2320 Headquarters located at:

 46 Third St.

Manchester, NH 03104

Voice: 603-669-8657  Tape:  603-669-7721

Please contact the webmaster if you are experiencing any difficulty with the website.

webmaster@ibew2320.org

Welcome to the IBEW 2320 website.  You will notice several changes from the previous website.  We’ve consolidated a few links and added others.  If you have any questions, please give us a call 603-669-8657
Text Box: KNOW YOUR WEINGARTEN RIGHTS EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT TO UNION REPRESENTATION The rights of unionized employees to have present a union representative during investigatory interviews were announced by the U.S. Supreme Court in a 1975 case (NLRB vs. Weingarten, Inc. 420 U.S. 251, 88 LRRM 2689). These rights have become known as the Weingarten rights. Employees have Weingarten rights only during investigatory interviews. An investigatory interview occurs when a supervisor questions an employee to obtain information which could be used as a basis for discipline or asks an employee to defend his or her conduct. If an employee has a reasonable belief that discipline or other adverse consequences may result from what he or she says, the employee has the right to request union representation. Management is not required to inform the employee of his/her Weingarten rights; it is the employees responsibility to know and request. When the employee makes the request for a union representative to be present management has three options: (I) it can stop questioning until the representative arrives. (2) it can call off the interview or, (3) it can tell the employee that it will call off the interview unless the employee voluntarily gives up his/her rights to a union representative (an option the employee should always refuse.) Employers will often assert that the only role of a union representative in an investigatory interview is to observe the discussion. The Supreme Court, however, clearly acknowledges a representative's right to assist and counsel workers during the interview. The Supreme Court has also ruled that during an investigatory interview management must inform the union representative of the subject of the interrogation. The representative must also be allowed to speak privately with the employee before the interview. During the questioning, the representative can interrupt to clarify a question or to object to confusing or intimidating tactics. While the interview is in progress the representative can not tell the employee what to say but he may advise them on how to answer a question. At the end of the interview the union representative can add information to support the employee's case.

IBEW 2320 has been in contact with employees of Comcast communications in an effort to organize. The “Union Strong” website will give non union members an opportunity to speak with union members about issues that concern them.  Visit the site by clicking here: Union Strong

ATTENTION ALL UNITS

There are currently officer and executive committee vacancies in all of our units. If you are interested in 
supporting your unit and would like to be considered for a vacant position in your unit, contact your 
Executive Board representative or the hall at 669-8657 to submit your name
THANK YOU !