Know Your Rights

It is our right as American workers to join together and protect ourselves, our families and each other. IBEW members have proven that when workers unite, we can win better wages, quality health care, retirement security, education opportunities and other improvements.

Under the National Labor Relations Act, you have the legally-protected right to speak out publicly and build support for forming your union. You will be able to make improvements to your job by standing together with your co-workers and speaking as one. Workers can talk about forming a union and exchange information anywhere, anytime, as long as it does not interfere with work.

It is illegal for management to:

• Threaten you or spy on you in any way.
• Ask you about your union support.
• Ask you how you are going to vote.
• Treat you differently for supporting your union.

If you feel that management has been breaking the law, or if you want to learn more about your rights, contact us.