Who do I go to for help when my Union does not represent me according to our Bargaining Agreement?

Question

According to the SEIU Local Union Bargaining Agreement for State employees, our vacation and sick time cannot be used without the employee's consent when injured on the job and out on a valid Worker's Comp claim. However, my time was used without my consent. I received incorrect and misleading information from our Union coordinator. So, I wrote to the Union lawyer and was basically given the "brush off". I PAY my dues. There IS a contract. How can I get it enforced if my Union won't help me? Do I go to the Federal Government?

Answer 1

Contact the bar association of your county or state and ask for referals to several who specialize in Workers Comp or Labor law.

It might surprise you, but many (not all) unions are only about keeping their officials in power and not in protecting their 'constituents'.

If you can't find a contact locally, try this site. It might help you.