Saying “no” to bullying and harassment works.
A supervisor at an Housing and Community Development office created a hostile working environment by interrupting staff their duty-free lunchtime and by standing over them until they complied with requests—a clear violation of our contract rights.
Two members submitted internal complaints, a vote of ‘no confidence’ was issued to the department, and a grievance filed. Our members were compensated for the lost time, and the supervisor was suspended, investigated, and eventually left the job.
Improving working conditions with just a conversation.
Concerned workers at a SoCal Department of Rehabilitation office solved six different health and safety issues by working with their Local 1000 Union Rep and department management.
The concerns included ceiling leaks, fire hazards, pest control, a missing handicap button in the restroom, a moldy couch … even a proper bulletin board to post union information.
Local 1000 reached out to the department, and just three weeks later, DOR had resolved all the issues, without a grievance having to be filed. If you feel your rights are being violated, speak with your Local 1000 Job Steward or call the Member Resource Center at 866-471-7348