INTERIMS

• Members have the right to request union representation when being given an interim.  Some supervisors will try to deny that right.  That’s when their Weingarten Rights come into play.

• Some supervisors will talk to you and the Union Representative before the interim interview if you have a good relationship with them.  You may be able to get the interim withdrawn and with your commitment as the Union Representative talk to the member and straighten out the problem.  This does happen.

• TAKE NOTES.  YOU AND THE MEMBER TAKE ACCURATE NOTES AND CAPTURE AS MUCH OF THE DISCUSSION AS POSSIBLE.

• Unfortunately most of your interims will result in filing a grievance.  Page 134.

TIMING IS EVERYTHING.  MONEY ITEMS FILE IMMEDIATLEY (15 DAYS); BIDS (15 DAYS).  All other items you have a 90-day window.  It is best to file as soon as you can conduct an investigation.  Page 134 Step 1:  Grievance Procedure.