A worker was called in for an interview. Management asked if she saw another employee committing an unsafe act. Did she have a right to demand union representation?
Yes, if she had a reasonable fear that her failure to timely report the incident could lead to her own discipline. For example, the employer may have a published rule requiring workers to promptly notify supervisors when they observe safety infractions.
Many members still don't know their rights or feel confident to have this one basic right respected. Talk to your co-workers about their right to ask for union representation. New hires on probation, terms and casuals and members from equity groups are especially vulnerable so try to reach out to them, or better yet, find a volunteer in your workplace who can provide this orientation to members who need it.