Walk the Information Request
Use a defensible sequence for responding to union information requests.
Live file The union asks by noon for overtime rosters, incident reports, and supervisor notes tied to a grievance. The HRBP has only two hours before payroll close. A wrong first move can turn a manageable matter into a ULP allegation. Decision path Right first, tactic second An information request is not just an admin task. Relevance, scope, confidentiality, timing, and response record all matter. The employer should identify the bargaining or grievance connection, preserve responsive materials, clarify overbroad requests, propose accommodations for confidential data, and give a timely response. Delay plus silence often looks worse than a partial, principled…
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