Know Your Rights Guide

The CSEA Know Your Rights Guide gives you an explanation of what your rights are, cites the applicable codes and laws that give you those rights, and also notes important case law that upholds these rights. This information is the best tool you have for protecting yourself from violations of your rights. The collective bargaining agreement is a great source for related articles information.

  • Collective Bargaining

  • Scope of Representation - Article 4

  • Discrimination - Article 21

  • Discipline & Due Process - Article 16

  • Hours of Employment - Article 10

  • Layoffs - Article 19

  • Leaves of Absence - Article 13

  • Overtime Pay - Article 10

  • Harassment - Article 21

  • Unemployment - Article 19

  • Wages - Article 8

  • Workers' Compensation - Article 13

The 40-hour workweek, the minimum wage, family leave, health insurance, Social Security, Medicare, retirement plans. The cornerstones of the middle-class security all bear the union label.
— President Barack Obama