Member Leader Training Part 2: Using Representational Rights Under Law and the Contract to Improve Working Conditions

Part 2: Using Representational Rights Under Law and the Contract to Improve Working Conditions 

• Weingarten Rights (30 minutes) 
• Understanding Just Cause (30 minutes) 
• Representing Members at Investigatory Meetings (60 minutes) 
• Understanding a Contract and Identifying Grievances (30 minutes) 
• Grievance Process and Duty of Fair Representation (20 minutes) 

Special note: You will need to refer to the Part 2 workbook frequently during the training. Download it and print it, or have it open on your device. If you have any issues accessing the workbook, please let us know at labored@nysna.org and we’ll assist you! 

Preparation: We will be going over some sections in our collective bargaining agreements. Please have a copy of your contract—either the booklet or a pdf of the document. You can access your contract on the new NYSNA webpage, by creating/logging into your member account. If you can’t find your contract, you can use this one from Mt Sinai Morningside/West (https://tinyurl.com/nysnasinaicontract).