Whether it’s you first or hundredth time receiving a notice of a Duty of Fair Representation Application, there is always that first moment of terror. Questions immediately run through your mind. Did you and your team do everything in your power to ensure that this applicant was fairly represented? Did you ensure that you communicated with the applicant sufficiently throughout the grievance procedure? Did you act in a manner that could be perceived as arbitrary, discriminatory or in bad faith?
This program provides an in-depth review of the Duty of Fair Representation providing Union members with clear understanding of the law with respect to application. This program will both prepare members and instill best practices to prevent an application against your Union, as well as how to act when faced with an application. These skills are more important than ever given the significant POTENTIAL INCREASING LIABILITY TO UNIONS
