The Union Member's Complete Guide: Everything You Want -- And Need -- To Know About Working Union BY Michael Mauer
The Union Member's Complete Guide by Michael Maurer was written for the average American Joe or Josephine to explain the union experience from the point of view of the member or potential member -- in other words, from the bottom-up.
Michael Mauer's book is written in such an easy and practical style that it gave her the confidence to initiate an unfair labor practice with the National Labor Relations Board which was signed by the others in her department. The ULP was denied because it was not filed within the 6 months time frame but my friend is confident that the union will not forget them in the next contract. Kudos to Mr. Mauer for writing such a practical and useful book.
Mauer, director of organizing and services for the American Association of University Professors, really knows his stuff . . . you can tell he has an extensive union background from reading virtually any page, and you'll appreciate how he takes almost anything a union member needs to know (e.g., how to file a grievance) and breaks it down into steps to follow that are easily understood.
"Unions sexist because employees see that dealing with an employer only as individuals ultimately puts each of us in a weaker position." We can only hope that union leaders will show the fortitude to represent their members with empathy, and stay away from special personal deals like the right to barricade themselves in an office and sleep all day as long as they keep down the grievances.
Truly appreciate the extensive directory of more than 90 major unions in the United States complete with web address and phone numbers.
Every union member, wannabe, or gonna-be member should add this handy reference to their step-your-game-up library.
Find out what Mr. Michael Mauer has to say about the labor "Bill of Rights" and the Labor Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.
