Hi. I was terminated from my job on August 21. The dismissal letter stated my termination was based on serious misconduct (not reporting my absences). Today I met with my Union Rep and my Employer to discuss a settlement. My union Rep stated that my employer was offering 2K. I countered with a 10K, my employer came back with a 3K offer thru my union Rep. I again refused and countered with a 5K settlement. They countered with a 4.5K final offer. I accepted. I was then pressured by my Union Rep to sign the following:
1. Memorandum of Settlement between Extendacare Medics (the employer),
SEIU Health Care (Union) and myself (the griever).
2. Full and Final Release (stating I am not allowed to sue them, etc.)
3. Resignation for Personal reasons dated August 25.

I feel like I was chorused into signing all these documents and am now seeking legal advice to see if I can retract this settlement.