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SAMPLE LETTER TO REQUEST TO BARGAIN

[Date]

[Appropriate Management Official]

The [union] has been informed of [insert employers' name here] desire to implement an injury discipline policy referred to as [insert the program/policy name here].

As you are well aware health and safety is a mandatory subject of bargaining. The union has reviewed your proposed program/policy. The union respectfully requests to bargain over this program/policy.

The union is willing to meet with you and/or your representatives as quickly as possible to begin discussions about this policy and to exchange informational requests about the proposed program/policy.

In accordance with the National Labor Relations Act, and until we have reached a conclusion to our negotiations, the [union] further requests that management cease and desist from implementing their proposed program/policy or any portion thereof.

If you have any questions, please let me know. The union will await management's response to this request.

Sincerely,

[Local Union President or Staff Representative]

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