Hired under false pretences

[Hbug3396]

In July I was asked if I wanted to come and work with a company. The benefits and hourly pay were better than where I was so I took the job beginning September 1, 2013.
Th position is union so my medical benefits cover me and my children, I have not yet received these benefits, so my children and I are currently not covered and I have had no coverage since August. I was also hired with 2week paired vacation and now am being told that 1 week paid is all I am entitled to under union contract. I have received nothing from the union and paying dues. What actions can I take?

 

[disagreeable]

When you called your Business Agent or the Local secretary they said ??????

 

[Hbug3396]

When I contacted HR I inquired about vacation and was told that I did not qualify for 1week paid until 1 year of employment. This was not what I was originally offered. HR said that they would look into it asking the woman who offered me the position.

 

[army judge]

You weren't hired under false pretense, you just didn't complete your due diligence before accepting the job. Sorry, that's your fault for trusting without verifying.

 

[cbg]

There is a difference between hiring under false pretenses and someone making a mistake.

 

[Betty3]

You need to get a copy of your union contract. If it offers something contrary (better) than what you are being told, then your recourse is through your union (union rep). However; if your contract is as you are now being told, then there isn't much you can do. It was just an "honest" error/mistake.

 

[ElleMD]

If most of the benefits are through a union, you need to contact the union about membership and benefits. HR isn't going to help you join. That isn't their job.