Labor Rights

Workers deserve safe jobsites, fair treatment, and clear information about their rights at work. The Western Wisconsin Building & Construction Trades Council helps members and workers find the right resources when they have questions about workplace protections, representation, wages, safety, or labor standards.

Know Where To Turn

Labor rights can involve many different issues, including wages, hours, safety, discrimination, retaliation, representation, and contract protections. This page is not legal advice, but it can help workers understand common categories of rights and find the right organization or agency for next steps.

Common Workplace Rights Topics Include

An infographic illustrating steps in workers' rights process, including wages and compensation, hours and job conditions, safety and health, discrimination and harassment, retaliation and whistleblower, union rights and representation, and contract and benefits, with icons and possible next steps for each.

If you have a labor rights question, the right next step depends on the issue. Union members should contact their local union or representative. Workers with wage, hour, discrimination, or labor standards questions can also review resources from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development and other public agencies.

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