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Know Your Rights!

All six UMMAP bargaining units are officially recognized as of June 13, 2024.  As an officially recognized union employee, you have rights.  The best way to protect your rights as a UMMAP Allied Health Professional is to be informed.  Below are details about your rights and how to request union representation.

Your Weingarten Rights

As a union employee, you have the right to fair treatment and representation during disciplinary actions. If you suspect a meeting with management is leading to a disciplinary, you can request union representation.  Do be shy about invoking your Weingarten Rights!  Learn more here.    

Just Cause

Just Cause means our employer must adhere to a new standard when disciplining or terminating an employee.  The reasons must be fair and just and meet seven specific tests.

I need Union Representation...

…who do I contatct?

You can request union representation by contacting us at rep@ummap6739.org

UMMAP Grievance Procedures

Our contract clearly defines the process and procedure of filing a grievance.  You can review the article here:  Grievance Procedure.  

Step 1
  • Notify your immediate supervisor of a dispute within 21 calendar days 
  • A meeting for resolution scheduled with you and supervisor within 7 days. 
  • Receive a written answer within 7 days following the meeting. 
  • If the written answer is not satisfactory, or no answer is given within 7 days, we move to Step 2.
Step 2
  • The Union submits a written grievance to the employee’s supervisor within 21 calendar days after receiving Step 1 answer (or, in the event of no Step 1 response, 21 days after the Step 1 deadline).   
  • A written grievance includes the name of the grievant, details of the alleged violation(s), and the requested remedy. 
  • Management will schedule a Step 2 meeting within 14 calendar days after receiving the written grievance. 
  • Management will provide a written response to the grievance 14 calendar days after the grievance meeting.
Step 3
  • A grievance not resolved at Step 2 can be appealed to Step 3
  • A Step 3 grievance must be submitted in writing to the Michigan Medicine Director of Labor Relations, or designee, within 14 calendar days of the Step 2 response.
  • Grievances concerning discharge, disciplinary layoff, a written reprimand in lieu of a disciplinary layoff, alleged sex harassment or alleged unlawful discrimination will begin at Step 3. 
  • The Director of Labor Relations, or designee, will schedule a Step 3 meeting within 14 calendar days.
  • Labor Relations will provide a written response within 14 calendar days of the date of the Step 3 meeting.
Arbitration
  • Grievances denied at Step 3 can be appealed to arbitration.
  • The Union’s Executive Board must approve the decision to go to arbitration.
  • Notice of intent to arbitrate must be submitted to Labor Relations within 30 calendar days after receiving the Step 3 response.