Union Members' Rights and Responsibilities

The video tutorial explains the Union Members' Bill of Rights, established by Congress in 1959, to protect union members. It outlines five key protections under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA), including equal rights, freedom of speech, financial control, legal rights, and protection from improper discipline. The tutorial also covers similar protections for federal employees under the Civil Service Reform Act and provides information on resources available through the Office of Labor-Management Standards (OLMS).

What year did Congress establish the Union Members' Bill of Rights?

• 1965

• 1955

• 1970

• 1959

Who is primarily responsible for enforcing the Union Members' Bill of Rights?

• The Supreme Court

• Union members themselves

• The Department of Labor

• The President

What rights do all union members have according to the first protection?

• The right to free healthcare

• The right to work from home

• The right to nominate candidates and vote

• The right to strike

What is emphasized about freedom of speech in union meetings?

• Members must agree with the union's views

• Members can express their views freely

• Members cannot speak at all

• Members must follow a script

What is a key principle regarding union finances under the LMRDA?

• Members are the real owners of union money

• Financial reports are not required

• Union leaders control all finances

• Dues can be increased at any time

Under what condition can a local union increase dues?

• Automatically every year

• If a majority of members vote in favor

• With the approval of the Department of Labor

• With the approval of the union president

What right does the fourth protection guarantee?

• The right to union-sponsored vacations

• The right to a union pension

• The right to file a lawsuit against the union

• The right to free legal advice

What must a union provide before disciplining a member?

• A new membership card

• A financial settlement

• Written charges and a fair hearing

• A public apology

What can federal sector union members do if their rights are violated?

• File a complaint with OLMS

• Ignore the violation

• Request a transfer

• Demand a pay raise

What type of information does OLMS provide access to?

• Union leaders' personal data

• Members' private emails

• Union meeting transcripts

• Collective bargaining agreements and financial reports