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How much power does a union contract have? 10 Roads acknowledges in its handbook that their handbook cannot contradict a union contract and that the union contract controls.

You can imagine why the company might want to avoid its workers forming a union and getting a strong contract.

The 10 Roads Employee Handbook says: “The employment terms set out in this Handbook apply to all drivers to the extent not contradicted by a unionized driver’s applicable collective bargaining agreement…Wherever employment terms in this handbook differ from the terms expressed in an applicable collective bargaining agreement…Unionized drivers should refer to the specific terms of the collective bargaining agreement, which will control” (page 2).

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There is a National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) that gives workers a legal right to form a union. This act provides workers with protections from employers attempting to stop, threaten or retaliate against a worker who is in a union or working to form a union.

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Under the NLRA, it’s illegal for your employer to stop you from speaking with your co-workers about a union during non-work hours.

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It is illegal for your employer to question you about your union support or activities or discourage you from participating in any union activities.

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It is illegal for your employer to fire, demote you, transfer you or reduce your hours because you join or are promoting a union.

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It is illegal for your employer to threaten to close your workplace if you join a union.

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It’s illegal for your employer to offer promotions, raises or other bonuses/benefits to discourage union support.

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You have a right to wear union hats, buttons, pins or t-shirts in the workplace.

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It is illegal for your employer to spy on you or videotape you while you are participating in a union activity or gathering.

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If you feel like your rights to unionize have been violated you are encouraged to contact the National Labor Relations Board (within 6 months of the illegal act).

NRLB:
1-844-762-6572
relay.service@nlrb.gov

For more info on your right to form a union go to:

www.nlrb.gov