What happens
when an employee’s freedom of religion crosses paths with a company’s interests?

An Unholy Union
What if . . . you have a contract agreement with a union that stipulates that all your workers must become members, but one recent hire refuses to join? He says doing so would violate his religious beliefs. What should you do?

In an ideal world . . . “you should negotiate with the union on what to do with the person,” says Joseph Grieboski, “but if he’s given an out from joining, it creates an atmosphere of exclusion for others in the company.” Grieboski recommends asking the employee to explain his precise problem with union membership. Is it the paying of dues? Having to strike alongside other members? You can try asking the worker to .....DP