Due to some changes where I work, a group in my department have joined together and voted to unionize. I am neither pro nor anti union, but in this case, I really have no desire to join in on this cause. I feel it's an over reaction to the situation. Franky while I am not happy with the changes, I have no problem doing what I am doing. I think some people are just upset they are being moved out of "comfortable" positions.

 

In the state of IL, do I have the right to reject being in the union? I know IL is not a "Right to Work" state, but when I started this position, the union did not exist. It strikes me as wrong that I might be forced to join a union formed AFTER I was already hired.

 

Any advice would be appreciated.

Edited August 25, 201312 yr by Athomeboy_2000

You have the right not to join. However, you will almost certainly be required to pay shop fees to the union because they are negotiating on your behalf.

 

Also, I am not licensed in IL. This is not legal advice.

Edited August 25, 201312 yr by G&T

If your company is smart, they'll move to Indiana.

If your company is smart, they'll move to Indiana.

Can't move a school district

If your company is smart, they'll move to Indiana.

 

Truth.