Reporting Discrimination

Local 28 encourages reporting of all incidents of discrimination, regardless of who the offender may be.

1.        Notification of Appropriate Persons

Individuals who believe they have been subjected to discrimination or who have observed discrimination can report the incident either by calling the toll free hotline established for handling such complaints (1-800-366-4814), using a secure email address CCO@local28union.com also established for that purpose, or by writing - by certified mail, fax, or electronic mail - to Local 28's Officer of Court Compliance ("OCC"), Local 28's

President and Business Manager, Local 28's Counsel, or to one of Local 28's Business Agents. Contact information for providing notification is listed below. In addition, you can make your concerns known to the plaintiffs in the discrimination court case by leaving a message on a toll-free hotline maintained by the plaintiffs (866-748-5968).

2.       Timeframe for Reporting

Local 28 encourages prompt reporting of discrimination complaints so that appropriate action may be taken and the person affected can preserve all rights under the Union Constitution, the Collective Bargaining Agreement, and applicable law. Local 28 thus recommends that any complaint be made as soon as possible after the alleged discrimination.

3.       Protection Against Retaliation

Local 28 will not retaliate against an individual who makes a report of discrimination. Retaliation is a serious violation of this policy and should be reported to one or more of the individuals listed above immediately. Any member or employer found to have retaliated against a member for reporting discrimination will be subject to the same disciplinary action provided for those determined to have violated this policy (see "Investigating and Resolving the Complaint" below).

Investigating and Resolving the Complaint

1.        Investigation

Any allegation of discrimination brought to the attention of the persons described above will be promptly investigated by the OCC. Among other things, the OCC will send a written demand for explanation to any contractor or Local 28 member who is alleged to have discriminated against a member of Local 28. The OCC will also conduct interviews with relevant parties as part of its investigation.

2.        Confidentiality

If requested by the person reporting an allegation of discrimination, the information disclosed will be kept confidential and will be made known only to those with a clear need to know.

3.        Sanctions

Members found to have engaged in misconduct constituting discrimination will be disciplined under Article 17 of the Constitution & Ritual. Local 28 will process a grievance under the nondiscrimination clause of the Collective Bargaining Agreement against any employer found to have engaged in discrimination.