MANDATORY SUBJECTS
Mandatory subjects are those that directly impact – wages, hours or working conditions (or
terms and conditions of employment). These are subjects over which the parties must bargain
if a proposal is made by either party. This does not mean that the parties (The Union or Employer) have to reach agreement on such proposals, but rather that they have to engage in the process of bargaining in good faith as mandated by Federal Law over the subject. It is illegal for the employer to just go through the motions – Our experience negotiators and law firm will ensure negotiations are conducted per the law.
Examples of mandatory subjects are:
Wages Jury duty pay
Shift premiums Bereavement pay
Overtime On-call pay
Premium pay Severance pay
Longevity Pensions
Pay for training Health insurance
Holidays Leave of absence
Sick days Tuition reimbursement
Hours of work Seniority
Work schedules Job duties
Grievance procedure Probationary period
Workloads Testing of employees
Vacancies Rest and lunch periods
Promotions Bargaining unit work
Transfers Subcontracting
Layoff and recall No strike clause
Discipline and discharge Non-discrimination
Waiver/zipper clause Dues check off
Mandatory meetings Mileage and stipends
In-service trainings Evaluation procedures
Parking Health and safety
Bonuses Clothing and tool allowance
Incentive pay Management rights clauses
Equity pay adjustments Dental and vision plans
Legal services Work rules
Bulletin boards Meals provided by the employer
RIGHT NOW your Employer has full control over these subjects – YOU DO SO MUCH for your employer, it’s only fair that you have a voice in subjects that affect your working life.