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Sec. 7. [§ 157.] Employees shall have the right to self-organization, to form, join, or assist labor organizations, to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing, and to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection, and shall also have the right to refrain from any or all of such activities except to the extent that such right may be affected by an agreement requiring membership in a labor organization as a condition of employment as authorized in section 8(a)(3) [section 158(a)(3) of this title].
Employee Rights
Employees covered by the National Labor Relations Act are afforded certain rights to join together to improve their wages and working conditions, with or without a union.
Union Activity
Employees have the right to attempt to form a union where none currently exists, or to decertify a union that has lost the support of employees.
Examples of employee rights include:
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Forming, or attempting to form, a union in your workplace;
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Joining a union whether the union is recognized by your employer or not;
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Assisting a union in organizing your fellow employees;
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Refusing to do any or all of these things.
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To be fairly represented by a union
Activity Outside a Union
Employees who are not represented by a union also have rights under the NLRA. Specifically, the National Labor Relations Board protects the rights of employees to engage in “concerted activity”, which is when two or more employees take action for their mutual aid or protection regarding terms and conditions of employment. A single employee may also engage in protected concerted activity if he or she is acting on the authority of other employees, bringing group complaints to the employer’s attention, trying to induce group action, or seeking to prepare for group action.
A few examples of protected concerted activities are:
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Two or more employees addressing their employer about improving their pay.
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Two or more employees discussing work-related issues beyond pay, such as safety concerns, with each other.
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An employee speaking to an employer on behalf of one or more co-workers about improving workplace conditions.
Who is covered?
Most employees in the private sector are covered by the NLRA. However, the Act specifically excludes individuals who are:
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employed by Federal, state, or local government
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employed as agricultural laborers
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employed in the domestic service of any person or family in a home
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employed by a parent or spouse
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employed as an independent contractor
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employed as a supervisor (supervisors who have been discriminated against for refusing to violate the NLRA may be covered)
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employed by an employer subject to the Railway Labor Act, such as railroads and airlines
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employed by any other person who is not an employer as defined in the NLRA
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CONNECTICUT UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
State Security Licensing Authorities: Connecticut
CONNECTICUT UNARMED SECURITY GUARDS LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
The state of Connecticut issues licenses to people that have completed the requirements that are included in the statutes Chapter 534 section 29 through 161. These statutes and the licensing fall under the Connecticut Department of Public Safety Division of State Police Special Licensing and Firearms Unit. The requirements include personal information, required training and a written exam. The Connecticut Department of Public Safety will issue the unarmed security guard license after the completion of the requirements has been fulfilled, along with the written application to apply for the license. The personal requirements are:
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The applicant for an unarmed security license must be at least 18 years of age
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A high school diploma or equivalency certification is needed
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An FBI style background check will be done
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The applicant will provide fingerprints
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Proof of the legal ability to work in the United States
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The applicant will not have any felony charges or convictions in their criminal history or serious misdemeanors
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The applicant will have passed a written training exam with at least a 70 percent grade
To meet these requirements and be issued a Connecticut unarmed security guard license the applicant is required to attend a state certified facility. This training course is an eight-hour course that has curriculum approved by the Commissioner of Public Safety to prepare the applicant for employment as a licensed unarmed security guard. This course will include:
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The introduction to security
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Basic first aid that will include recognizing the emergency and how to prioritize care
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Search and seizure that will include the Forth Amendment and relevant statutes
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Use of force and Connecticut laws
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Basic criminal justice that includes case law, statutes, regulations and the Constitution
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Public safety
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Terrorism, threat response and hazardous emergencies
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The written exam, this must be passed with at least a 70 percent
This training is designed by the Commissioner of Public Safety to prepare the unarmed security guard to work efficiently and competently in the security sector. The training enables the person to handle emergencies, criminal activity and other employment related duties.
Employment opportunities that are open for the unarmed security guard can include public or private service and some of these are:
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Banks or financial institutions
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Office buildings including state and federal buildings
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Schools and colleges
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Malls
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Retail stores
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Museums
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Parks
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Hotels
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Apartment complexes
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Private security
The employment opportunities are numerous for the unarmed security guard that is licensed in the state of Connecticut. This license can only be obtained when all of the requirements have been fulfilled and the written examination has been successfully passed by at least 70 percent. The license that will be issued will be valid for the amount of two years and require a refresher course yearly as long as the license is kept valid. There can also be the requirement to hold a valid Connecticut driver’s license as a part of the employment duties.
CONNECTICUT ARMED SECURITY GUARD LICENSING REQUIREMENTS
The state of Connecticut has requirements for any person that would like to work in the security sector as an armed security guard. These requirements must be met prior to being issued a state license; they will be personal requirements and training requirements. The training and other requirements are found in the Connecticut Department of Public Safety Division of State Police Special Licensing and Firearms Unit, Chapter 534 section 29 through 161. These regulations specify anyone working as a security guard in the state of Connecticut will be certified and have a license issued. The requirements for training for the armed security officer are thirty hours that include weapon’s training. The personal requirements are:
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The applicant must be at least 21 years of age
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Possess a high school diploma or an equivalency certificate
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Applicants will submit to an FBI style background check
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Applicants will be fingerprinted
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Applicants will complete the hours of certified training
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Applicants will pass a written exam satisfactorily
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Applicants will give proof they can be employed in the United States
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There will be no felony or serious misdemeanor charges or conviction in the criminal history of the person applying for an armed security guard license.
The training for the licensed armed security guard must be completed at a state approved facility that include, the course material specified by the Commissioner of Public Safety in accordance with the statutes. The course must be at least eight hours of training in the security field and are outlined as follows:
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Introduction to security
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Basic first aid, this includes recognizing emergencies and prioritizing care.
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Search and seizure, this will include citizen’s arrests, the Fourth Amendment rights, and other relevant statutes.
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The use of force
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Basic criminal justice including Constitution, statutes, case law and regulations
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Public safety issues
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Threat response, hazardous emergencies and terrorism
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There will be a written exam that must be passed with at least a 70% score
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Weapons training will include marksmanship, target practice
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The Connecticut laws for use of deadly force
This training is to prepare the armed security guard to work confidently in the security sector and to be issued a Connecticut armed security guard license. The training provided will enable the applicant to deal with emergencies competently and within the parameters of the law.
In the state of Connecticut, there are many different employment opportunities for the licensed armed security guard, these can include:
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Banks and financial institutions
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Malls and retail stores
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State office buildings
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Federal office buildings
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Art museums
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Public areas
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Hotels
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Apartment and housing complexes
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Schools and colleges
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Private duty security
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Armored vehicles
These are some of the areas the licensed armed security guard will find employment, there may be the additional requirement to hold a valid Connecticut driver’s license for the intended employment. This license in the state of Connecticut is valid for the amount of two years and must be renewed prior to the expiration date and there is a requirement for a yearly refresher course to be taken to keep the license current.