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We have a non-union co-op right now. Are 'resident managers' NOT eligible for seiu given their title? It is confusing as this person is also referred to as the building super and does the same work as a super. I went to the seiu website as well as the local chapter and did not find a listing of which employees are eligible. If a building becomes unionized could the 'resident manager' stay (at the non-union salary we are paying), and would we have to hire unionized porters? I also need a website or source for information in understanding union issues. thx
First, I would not call the union for clarification. The union will recruit all your employees, i.e., supers, porters, etc.
If the resident manager is a glamorized superintendent, who cares about the title, the resident manager is also recruited.
The best bet is to speak with the co-op counsel; he/she may refer the question to a colleage dealing in labor law and obtain clarification. Optionally, he/she may refer you to a labor attorney to handle the matter if the union is getting too close to your employees and you wish to fight the union.
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First, I would not call the union for clarification. The union will recruit all your employees, i.e., supers, porters, etc.
If the resident manager is a glamorized superintendent, who cares about the title, the resident manager is also recruited.
The best bet is to speak with the co-op counsel; he/she may refer the question to a colleage dealing in labor law and obtain clarification. Optionally, he/she may refer you to a labor attorney to handle the matter if the union is getting too close to your employees and you wish to resist the union.
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Yes, we resident managers are union.
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