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 This is a work in progress created during Christmas of 2025
 ===== Resources =====
+  * [[yvl_united:tips_for_NEWworkers|Tips for NEW Workers]]
   * [[yvl_united:tips_for_workers|Tips for Workers]]
   * [[yvl_united:rights|Know Your Rights]]
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   * [[yvl_united:weingarten|Weingarten Rights Card]]
   * [[yvl_united:steward_contacts|Union Representative Contacts]]
+  * [[yvl_united:yvlnow|An overview of YVL's current challenges]]
+  * [[yvl_united:yvl2026|A Better future for YVL]]
+===== Why "Good Managers" Act Out of Character =====
+Sometimes, a supervisor who has been fair for years suddenly becomes rigid, cold, or starts "papering" your file. This often happens when:
+  * **Upper Management Pressure:** They are being told to "tighten up" or are being blamed for department stats.
+  * **Fear of the Unknown:** They may wrongly believe the Union makes their job harder.
+  * **The "Buffer" Role:** They are being used as a shield by the Director's office.
+**How the Union Helps:**
+The CBA protects the manager, too! It gives them a "Rulebook" they can point to when *their* boss tells them to do something "strange" or unfair. It allows them to say: *"I can't do that; it violates the contract."* **The takeaway:** Don't take a shift in management behavior personally. Stay focused on the facts, follow the contract, and let the CBA be the "calm in the storm."
+===== The "Check-the-Box" Trap when it comes to Training =====
+Management will often ask verbal questions like "Do you need anything else?" or "Do you request training?" during high-stress meetings.
+  * **The Trap:** They are looking for a "No" so they can prove they offered help and you refused it.
+  * **The Lie:** If you say "Yes," but they write "No" on the final paperwork, they are falsifying your record.
+  * **The Fix:** ALWAYS follow up a meeting with a "Summary Email."
+    * "Thanks for the meeting. To recap, I requested training in X and Y to help me succeed."
+  * **The Defense:** If the paperwork is wrong, **NEVER** sign it without writing "Content Disputed" or "Receipt Only" next to your name.
 ===== Union Library =====
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   * [[yvl_united:grievance_form|Grievance Form & Procedure]]: Used to file a formal dispute within the **15-calendar-day** window.
+===== Dealing with "Management Silence" =====
+What does it mean when management hits you with a PIP or a Warning, and then goes completely silent for days or weeks?
+  * **Don't Poke the Bear:** You are under no obligation to "remind" them to discipline you. If they haven't asked for a signature, don't ask for the pen.
+  * **The Procedural Pause:** Often, silence means they realized they made a mistake in their documentation and are trying to figure out their next move.
+  * **Keep the Momentum:** Use this quiet time to catch up on projects. The better your output looks during their "silence," the harder it is for them to justify the PIP later.
+  * **Document the Gap:** Note in your personal log: "Dec 30: No mention of PIP document by supervisor. Projects A, B, and C proceeding on schedule."
+**The Union Perspective:** If they let an issue sit for too long without action, it can be argued as "laches" (unreasonable delay), making it harder for them to discipline you for it later.
+===== New Requirements: Your Right to be Taught =====
+Has management introduced a new form, a new software, or a trendy documentation process seen at the latest trade-show?
+  * **Management's Line:** "There is no training for this, just do it."
+  * **Your Rights:** Under the CBA, you cannot be disciplined for failing to follow a process you haven't been trained on.
+  * **What to Demand:** If "official training" doesn't exist, ask for:
+. A written **Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)**.
+. A **Work-Aide** or template.
+. **Shadowing Time** with a supervisor to see it done "correctly."
+**If they refuse all three and then discipline you for the paperwork, CALL YOUR STEWARD. This is a violation of Fair Discipline.**
+===== Vacation & Leave: Know the Rules =====
+Planning a break? Here is how to navigate the YVL leave policy without getting caught in a "technicality."
+  * **The 14-Day Rule:** Standard vacation requests should be submitted at least **two weeks (14 days)** in advance.
+  * **Short-Notice Requests:** While the policy says 14 days, the supervisor *can* approve shorter notice. However, they are not *required* to.
+  * **Pro-Tip:** Always submit your request through the official system (or email) so you have a date-stamped record.
+  * **Sick Leave is Different:** You do NOT need 2 weeks' notice for illness or medical appointments. If management tells you otherwise, they are violating the Personnel Policy.
+**[!] PIP WARNING:** If you are currently under a Performance Improvement Plan, management will often use the 14-day rule as a "gotcha." Submit your requests 15 or 16 days out to be absolutely safe.
 ===== Member Training & Governance =====