Most agreements allow you to discuss a problem with a designated union representative, who will then communicate the matter to union officials. If the union determines that your grievance is sound, the union should guide you through the complaint process. Most collective bargaining agreements provide little or no severance pay and other post-termination benefits for terminated union workers. This differs from nonunion employees, who may be able to receive large severance packages after having worked for an employer for many years and been discharged through no fault of their own, such as for a job elimination or company reorganization. Union workers may not receive any pay during a lockout, and sometimes the employer does not have to rehire workers if they were permanently replaced while on strike.
Some unions provide short-term strike funds to workers who are forced to go out on strike.
Under federal law, the obligation to rehire union workers who were replaced often depends on whether the employer acted properly before the strike. LIVE, REAL TIME Global Streaming Financial News and Business Information. Excellent legal service at your convenience. For less than you'd expect.