What do Weingarten Rights provide to union workers?

Weingarten Rights are a fundamental aspect of labor relations that specifically grant union workers the right to have union representation during investigatory interviews. This right is rooted in the National Labor Relations Act, which protects employees' rights to organize and to have assistance during discussions with management that may lead to disciplinary action.

When an employee requests representation during an interview that they reasonably believe may result in disciplinary action, the employer is obligated to grant this request. This ensures that workers can have support to advocate on their behalf, to provide clarification, and to help ensure that their rights are protected during potentially high-stakes conversations with management.

This right underscores the importance of having representation to help maintain fairness in the workplace and protects employees from possible coercive or unfair treatment by employers in investigative situations.