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Know Your Rights on the Job… Weingarten Rights
DID YOU KNOW??? One advantage of union membership is the protection afforded by Weingarten Rights. Established by the 1975 Supreme Court decision in NLRB v. Weingarten, Inc., these rights grant employees the ability to request union representation during interviews or meetings that they believe may result in disciplinary action. In such circumstances, employees have the right to state, “If this discussion could lead to me being disciplined, I want my Union Representative to be present.” At this point, the employer is required to pause questioning until the representative arrives. Understanding and invoking this right is essential for safeguarding employee interests both in and out of the workplace. Just as legal representation is fundamental in police investigations or court proceedings, having union representation ensures that employees are supported and informed about their rights during potentially consequential workplace discussions. The onus is on the employee to invoke this right. Today, only employees who are in a union have Weingarten rights. For a few years, however, this right applied to everyone. In 2000, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) extended Weingarten rights to all employees, whether or not they were in a union. Non-union employees were entitled to ask that a coworker be present at investigatory interviews. However, the NLRB reversed itself in 2004, going back to its previous interpretation that only union members have Weingarten rights. Click below for more information: https://www.nlrb.gov/about-nlrb/rights-we-protect/your-rights/weingarten-rights https://region2b.uaw.org/member-resources/weingarten-rights
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Red Shirt Wednesdays
Every Wednesday, we gather not just to mark a day on the calendar, but to dedicate a tradition that carries meaning, unity and solidarity. Red Shirt Wednesday is more than a symbol; it is a statement of who we are and what we stand for. Red is the color of strength, courage and passion. It reminds us of the energy we bring to our work, the resilience we show in challenges and the compassion we extend to one another. So today, as we dedicate Red Shirt Wednesday, let us remember every shirt is a voice, a call and every Wednesday is an opportunity to stand together. May this tradition remind us that unity and solidarity are not built in grand gestures alone, but in the simple, consistent choices we make—week after week. Submitted by Sara Noonan, U.A.W. Local 2000 Communication and Organizing Committees
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UAW Region 2-B Fall School – 9-14-25 through 9-19-25 at Black Lake
UAW REGION 2-B FALL SCHOOL The UAW holds Fall School through various regional structures to provide education, training, and leadership development for its members. For example, UAW Region 2-B recently closed its Fall School in September 2025, focusing on strengthening skills and solidarity among members. Fall School is a period of concentrated educational programming for UAW members, often organized by individual UAW regions. The goal is to develop members’ understanding of unionism, build their skills and foster solidarity and leadership within the union. BENEFITS OF ATTENDING Skill Development: Members learn important skills for collective bargaining, member engagement, and understanding worker rights. Leadership Growth: Education opportunities help members develop into leaders within their local unions. Solidarity and Community: These schools bring members together, fostering a sense of unity and shared purpose. Increased Union Power: By educating its members, the UAW strengthens its ability to advocate for better contracts and improved quality of life for working families. Pictured below are UAW Local 2000 members who attended from Ohio Assembly Plant, CLI/Source Providers and Autokiniton this year: Region 2-B Representative and Instructor Pat Wallace Region 2-B Director David Green, OHAP District Committeeperson Aaron Contreras and Region 2-B Assistant Director Rick Smith. Region 2-B Director David Green, OHAP District Committeeperson Kyle Conger and Region 2-B Assistant Director Rick Smith. Region 2-B Director David Green, CLI/Source Providers Steward Mike Starks and Region 2-B Assistant Director Rick Smith. Region 2-B Director David Green, CLI/Source Providers Steward Jack Woods and Region 2-B Assistant Director Rick Smith. Region 2-B Director David Green, Autokiniton Unit Recording Secretary Kimber Morgan and Region 2-B Assistant Director Rick Smith. Region 2-B Director David Green, Autokiniton member James Arnold and Region 2-B Assistant Director Rick Smith.