Problems at Work?

We can help.

Problems at work often require:

1. Advice

   Call us for confidential, common sense work place advice without anyone ever knowing that you called - unless you tell them!

2. Filing A Grievance

   Grievances can be brought alleging unfairness at work and, more specifically, a violation of your union contract. Grievances must be filed within certain time constraints. If you think something's wrong - call us immediately! Grievances can ultimately be submitted to Arbitration. Union lawyers will be assigned to your case.

3. Human Rights Investigations

   Human rights are protected by your union contract and Human rights law. Such rights were fought for by unions. And we are there to enforce them as well!

4. Harassment Complaints

   Sexual and personal harassment - there is no place for it In today's workplace and we can stop it!

5. Workplace Health and Safety Enforcement

   Unsafe equipment at work? An unhealthy environment? Are you asked to perform unsafe work? We're on your side!

6. Benefits Inquiries and Enforcement

   What am I entitled to? Is the employer or insurance Company providing me the benefits to which I am entitled? We'll find out. We'll fix problems.

7. Workers Compensation Claims

   Injured at work? Did it happen through one clear, identifiable incident or bit by bit, through a "repetitive strain" process? Our in-house expert and lawyers can help.

8. Unjust Dismissal and Discipline Representation

   Called into a meeting with management? Call us - we can be there. Fired, reprimanded or suspended? Let us know immediately. The notion of "just cause" is an important one, and it may mean more than you thing. We often have discipline removed and unjustly terminated employees reinstated.

9. Fighting for Dignity and Respect

   Campaigns for worker dignity and respect are a big part of what we do. We'll fight for better labour laws and we'll take the case for workers to the public - no matter how big or powerful the employer is.

10. Negotiating

    Your union, with it's members negotiates improved terms and conditions of employment.

11. Strikes

    What do you do when negotiating doesn't work? You can threaten to stop working, or actually do so. Under certain conditions, unionized workers can legally strike. This is a right non union employees do not have. They must put up with their circumstances or quit! Strikes are a last resort, but the right to strike is better than having no rights at all.