"'Good' men who idly witness the evils of injustice are neither 'men' nor 'good'." Jomar (2024)
The apse, the semi-circular dome, at St. Joseph Memorial Chapel, quotes Psalm 42: "As a deer longs for fountains of water, so longs my soul for you, O God.”
The National Labor Relations Board is an independent federal agency that protects the rights of private sector employees to unite to improve their wages and working conditions as provided by federal law. I am a proud union member myself, and I know that many workers have questions throughout the labor organization process, such as:
membership development;
protection against retaliation;
election procedures;
labor-management negotiations;
the assertion and advocacy of contract rights; and
arbitration and/or mediation.
Connect at jomar@untalan.esq or 571.439.9632.
Call Jomar! You should always feel comfortable about the unionization process, at ease with asking questions and confident in the quality and transparency of the responses.
You should feel that the union amplifies your voice, rather than you having to conform to the union's political agenda.
The union should be your most zealous advocate!
If you feel lost, confused or frustrated with your rights as an employee or union member, then let's connect at jomar@untalan.esq or 571.439.9632.
(2024 July 24) Tigers are known by their stripes, as warriors are known by their courtesy. You want a union with a firm hand matched with a fair disposition. It seems that, in 2023, there were allegations of delays, no-shows, demands for union cards and missed deadlines by the Loudoun Attorney's Office. A year later, the union still complains of intimidation and unfair labor practices! As a union member, do you feel zealously represented? Do you even know your labor and employment rights? Are your priorities being pursued in the contract negotiation process, or are you locked into a state or federal platform? Take the initiative and help Jomar help you, email jomar@untalan.esq !
Notes & Testimonials
(2024 Presidents' Day) Frontline workers, especially those in the mental health profession, need a collective voice and should unionize now! Local and national leaders agree that there is an increased demand for mental health services. With this increased demand, assaults on behavioral health workers have unfortunately doubled since 2012. Line Staff need a representative and a voice, especially when government leaders are making key decisions on such topics as physical safety. Communities often praise frontline essential workers for their dedication and service, but we must acknowledge their value with top-notch safety protocols, pay that is in line with the Department of Labor's data and fair, professional treatment at work. Professional athletes have secured their seat at the table with the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA), NFL Players Association, NHL Players Association and MLB Players Association. Even college athletes have begun to unionize to receive better medical care for their injuries and for their fair share of revenues. We need to truly value our work on the frontlines and advocate for better working conditions, fair pay and benefits!
(2023 Labor Day): We just marked the sixty (60) year anniversary of Dr. King's iconic "I Have a Dream" speech and the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It is incredible that we are still fighting for the opportunity for economic equality to this very day! There is no fair chance for economic equality when we have brothers and sisters who still suffer toxic, working conditions such as retaliation, assaults, ineffective management and racial bias. America's workers should not have to choose between providing for their families and their human dignity. And to the trolls who shrug their shoulders or turn their backs on hard-working Americans, my twenty-two (22) years in the law have shown that it is just fun-and-games until it happens to you, your loved one or find yourself embroiled in litigation. To America's Workers, please continue to voice your grievances and I will fight for you at the NLRB, EEO or in federal court!
(2022 Unions & Equity): As Loudoun County employees battled to unionize, it became clear that a union can provide a louder voice.
As the Verizon guy asks, "Can you hear me now?", perhaps we can echo with Tupac's "Hollah if ya hear me!"
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