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hi, i work for a union trucking company, i was terminated due to an accident that was not my fault. The union had refuse to take my case to court stating " i don't have a case" to fight in court.The union actually offer no help at all but to take the company's side.What other option do i have if the union offers no help?

Unfortunately, you don't have other options if you are part of a union.
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- answered on Wednesday 8th of July 2015 at 02:39 PM EST
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I don't agree with the lawyer's response. The union has an obligation to represent you not in court but for the dismissal. if they do not you can sue the union.
- commented on Friday 11th of September 2015 at 06:49 PM EST
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No, it is impossible to sue the union in a case like this. You can file a complaint against the union with the Labour Board, but that is usually a waste of time and is almost never successful. That is the problem with part in a unionized workplace.
- replied on Friday 11th of September 2015 at 10:59 PM EST