If charged with job related violations...

DO:

• Contact your local employee rights representative immediately.
• Listen carefully to accusations, and then ask for time before you respond.
• Insist that a local representative be present for any interview or meeting regarding charges or possible charges against you.
• Make detailed notes of all related events.
• Request and keep copies of all documents and papers related to the incident.
• Meet deadlines with appropriate responses.
  

DO NOT

• Resign.
• Admit guilt or accept blame in any incident.
• Make any public statements.
• Sign any papers or agreements.
• Agree to pay any expenses for any damage or to make restitution, etc.
• Reveal your liability coverage(s).
• Agree to meet without a local representative.
• Seek private legal counsel before conferring with your Association.
  

Your Right to Representation — You are guaranteed the right to have a union representative with you when you feel a conversation between you and your supervisor may result in your being written up or losing a contractual benefit you currently have. More...