Layoffs: How to safeguard members' rights
As a union representative, you have an important role when the company considers layoffs. This guide gives you concrete advice on how to ensure an orderly process, safeguard members' rights and contribute to good solutions in challenging times.
The role of union representatives in the layoff process - overview
As a union representative, you have both the right and the duty to be involved in the layoff process. Your role is to ensure that the process is carried out in a factual and fair manner, and that the members' rights are safeguarded.
The main tasks of union representatives in the layoff process are:
- Participate in discussion meetings before layoffs are implemented
- Assess whether there is a factual reason for layoffs
- Ensure that the selection criteria are factual and documented
- Check that the layoff notice meets the formal requirements
- Keeping laid-off members informed throughout the process
- Follow up that recalls are done correctly
You have the right to obtain all necessary information from the employer in order to be able to perform your duties. If you are unsure about something or encounter resistance from your employer, you should contact the NITO Secretariat for assistance.
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