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Business Manager's Year-end Report
By Kim Rickard

      Another year is here and gone, and what a historical year it has been. There have been monumental changes this election cycle in federal, state and local government. The people of our country have spoken loud and clear that changes have to be made, changes that will benefit the working class of our country.
     Thank you to the members throughout the State that volunteered your time working tirelessly on so many campaigns, and thank you to the members that encouraged your family, friends and acquaintances to vote. Your time and effort did make a difference. This election cycle is proof that change does happen when people become involved.
     There has also been a monumental event that took place this year within our own union. We have had our first election of officers since the merger that formed Local 1686 in 2005. Thank you to all that became involved and voted. Your Union, much like our country depends on the involvement of positive activism from the membership to make change that will be beneficial to you and your family.
     With the New Year being the season for resolution making take into consideration the above statements of positive activism. Make the resolution when asked in this New Year to become involved in one of the many activities that Local #1686 and your Union Representatives participate in. In doing so you will be making a better future for the membership of the Laborers Local #1686 and for all Montana’s working families.
               Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

Having a Job Problem?
You’ve got help
By Kim Rickard, Business Manager

     You are a member of LIUNA Local 1686 covered by a collective bargaining agreement and as such have additional employment rights. Your rights derive from federal laws, state laws and your collective bargaining agreement. Your membership in Local 1686 gives you a very special right, and that is the right to union representation for an employment related violation of these rights.
     These rights include those granted by the Montana Collective Bargaining Act, FLSA, ADA, FMLA, and specific rights such as Weingarten for all employees. The majority of LIUNA Local contracts provide for “Just Cause” for termination after probation.
     As a member of LIUNA local 1686 you are not required to know these rights and how they work. If you are having a job related difficulty you should call your Local 1686 Field Representative immediately, and discuss your problem. The earlier the union becomes involved in your problem, the more we may be able to do for you.
     Your Union Contract gives you the right to fair treatment in hiring, promotion, transfer, and discipline, and it provides a process to protect your rights. You cannot be punished without Just Cause. You have the right to question the fairness of your employer, and your union is there to help you do it.

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NEWSLETTERS

December 2008 Local 1686 News