Unions are not held liable for errors in judgment about whether to pursue a grievance, interpretations of collective bargaining agreements, or representing an employee in the grievance arbitration process.

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Unions are protected from liability for these types of decisions under the duty of fair representation, which allows unions to make decisions and interpretations that may not be perfect but are made in good faith and in the best interest of the union membership as a whole.

Unions Are Not Held Liable for Errors in Judgment About