VICTORY: Water Dept. Worker Stands Up for Promotion

Gary Jones, a worker at the Metro Water Department, had been working out of class doing tasks that weren't in his basic job description.  Like a lot of people, he felt that he was helping out the boss and - more importantly - he didn't want to "rock the boat" and make a bad impression on Management.

After doing that for a long time, Gary finally decided to take action.  "I decided to speak up and contacted the Union for help," Gary says. "I was amazed at how well the whole process was handled after that. Before long, the union and I were working with H.R. to get the issue addressed. I finally got the promotion I was due and we’re working on solving issues with out-of-class backpay".

Sometimes, Management will push an employee as far as they think they can get away with it.  Other times, Management doesn't even realize its making a mistake or that they are asking something of an employee that is either unfair or illegal.  Whatever the case, if you feel that you are being taken advantage of at work, talk to your shop steward or call your Union representative.