What to Do If Management Calls You Into the Office

Across our local, we’re seeing a rise in harassment from the company. Here are some do’s and don’ts if you get called into the office.

• Ask for Your Steward. If management calls you into the office, ask for your steward.  It’s your right and it’s common sense.
• Keep Your Cool. Management’s main purpose is often to intimidate you or put pressure on you to work too fast. Don’t let them get under your skin. Keep your cool in the office. And follow the methods on the job.
• Keep It Simple. Answer management’s questions with clear simple answers. Don’t fall for fishing expeditions.
• Don’t Remember? Just Say So. If management asks you about something and you don’t know the details, just say “I don’t know” or “I don’t remember.”  The worst thing you can do is to make up a story and give management an excuse to try to discipline you for dishonesty.
• File a Grievance. If management gives you a warning letter, talk to your steward and file a grievance. Don’t let them build a case that they can use against you later.